Humanitarian Intervention: The Case for Legitimacy

Abstract

The right to intervene must be limited in purpose, scope, and means in order to prevent its abuse by hegemons and aggressors and to quell concerns that this is a carte blanche for the use of force. International law should strive for comprehensible standards in the area of humanitarian intervention and provide for predictability in rules of behavior and, thus, enhance stability. An unlimited right of intervention or war is inimical to international peace and security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA394703

Entities

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  • Charles B. Shotwell
  • Kimberley Thachuk

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  • National Defense University

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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