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Humanitarian Intervention and International Relations
Jennifer M. Welsh
239 pages
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234x156mm
978-0-19-926721-7
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Hardback
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18 December 2003
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- Addresses one of the most controversial debates in International Relations during the past 15 years
- International team of contributors
- Contributions from both academics and practitioners, providing a balance between IR theory and practice
The issue of humanitarian intervention has generated one of the most heated debates in International Relations over the past decade - among both theorists and practitioners. At the heart of the debate is the alleged tension between the principle of state sovereignty, a defining pillar of the UN system and international law, and the evolving international norms related to human rights and the use of force.
This edited book investigates the controversial place of humanitarian intervention in the theory and practice of International Relations. Although the subject has gained greater prominence,
it continues to have an uneasy relationship with both the major schools of thought in the discipline of IR, and the behaviour of states, international organizations, and non-governmental actors. Many academic discussions focus on the question of whether there is a legal 'right' of humanitarian intervention, giving insufficient attention to the underlying ethical issues, the politics within international organizations and coalitions, and the practical dilemmas faced by international actors - before, during, and after the intervention.
The book analyses humanitarian intervention through the lenses of both theory and practice, and assesses the challenges it poses for international society in a post September 11th world. It includes chapters by well-known academics
from the disciplines of law, philosophy, and international relations, as well as those who have been actively engaged in cases of intervention during the past decade. The cases cover not only well-known conflicts such as Somalia and Bosnia, but also the recent international interventions in East Timor and Afghanistan.
Three main themes emerge from the study. First, the contributors show that the alleged conflict between human rights and state sovereignty has been addressed by two recent developments in international society: an evolution in the notion of sovereignty from 'sovereignty as authority' to 'sovereignty as responsibility'; and an expanded definition of the Security Council on what constitutes a threat to peace and security. Second, despite this new climate
of permissiveness, humanitarian intervention remains a controversial norm in International Relations, due to continued opposition from certain members of international society, and concerns about its potentially negative consequences.
Finally, while the past decade has seen some successful cases of intervention to address humanitarian catastrophes, the current capability of international organizations to undertake humanitarian interventions remains limited. As the book demonstrates, the issue of humanitarian intervention has the potential to divide international institutions such as the UN and damage their credibility. This raises questions about whether and how individual members of international society should respond to humanitarian crises.
Readership: Scholars and students of International Relations, especially of human rights, humanitarian intervention, collective security, international law, international ethics, and transitional administrations; political and moral philosophers; those who work in international organizations, such as the UN, NATO, and EU
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Jennifer M. Welsh, University Lecturer in International Relations and Fellow of Somerville College Oxford Contributors:
Simon Chesterman, International Peace Academy, New York
Ian Martin, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the East Timor Popular Consultation, May-November 1999, and head of the UN Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)
James Mayall, University of Cambridge
Nicholas Morris, former Inspector General of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and UNHCR's Special Envoy in former Yugoslavia 1993-94 and 1998-9
Adam Roberts, University of Oxford
Henry Shue,
University of Oxford
Jennifer M. Welsh, University of Oxford
Nicholas J. Wheeler, University of Wales, Aberystwyth
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"All the essays are clear and sophisticated and overall they provide a very effective overview of the military dimensions of humanitarianism." - International Affairs
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Jennifer M. Welsh: Introduction
1: Henry Shue: Limiting Sovereignty
2: Nicholas J. Wheeler: The Humanitarian Responsibilities of Sovereignty: Explaining the Development of a New Norm of Military Humanitarian Intervention in International Society
3: Jennifer M. Welsh: Taking Consequences Seriously: Objections to Humanitarian Intervention
4: Sir Adam Roberts: The United Nations and Humanitarian Intervention
5: Nicholas Morris: Humanitarian Intervention in the Balkans
6: James Mayall: Humanitarian Intervention and International Society: Lessons from Africa
7: Ian Martin: International Intervention in East Timor
8: Simon Chesterman: Humanitarian Intervention and Afghanistan
Jennifer M. Welsh: Conclusion
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