The Responsibility to Protect: Implications for the U.S. Army
Abstract
The United States has rendered an uneven response to mass atrocities during the past 20 years. The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) concept is increasingly influencing national policy and international political discussion, potentially indicating a more aggressive response in the future to prevent or halt mass atrocities. This study provides a brief synopsis of U.S. actions relating to mass atrocities during the past two decades, discusses the evolution of the R2P concept, and analyzes the incorporation of R2P within U.S. policy. Because the potential for military intervention is increasing in response to mass atrocities due to the expanding influence of the R2P concept, the study addresses current doctrine and preparedness of the U.S. Army to provide trained and ready forces to combatant commanders in the event the President directs Mass Atrocity Response Operations (MARO). Recommendations focus on future training requirements and planning considerations to enhance the readiness of Army units to conduct MARO.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA589402
Entities
People
- Lee R. Desjardins
Organizations
- United States Army War College