Humanitarian Intervention and R2P

U. of Adelaide Law Research Paper No. 2020-36

Journal of International Peacekeeping 22 (2018) 325-343

Posted: 21 Apr 2020 Last revised: 22 Apr 2020

Date Written: April 21, 2020

Abstract

In this piece, Henderson looks to the shadow of Rwanda in terms of the concept of humanitarian intervention, and the evolution of the R2P doctrine. Tracing the re-examination of the conceptualisations of sovereignty and the principle of non-intervention that evolved after Rwanda, Henderson assesses the legal, normative, and institutional challenges that still attend the attainment of its goals. Henderson concludes on a note of cautious optimism: Although it is in no way a panacea, R2P – at the very least – raises the possibility that a greater range of measures may be taken in response to the commission, or anticipation of, atrocity crimes in the future. The legacy of Rwanda is the hope, reflected in R2P, that silence and idleness will never again be the international community’s response to genocide.

Keywords: responsibility to protect – humanitarian intervention ,mass atrocity,international commission on intervention state and sovereignty

JEL Classification: K1

Suggested Citation

Henderson, Stacey, Humanitarian Intervention and R2P (April 21, 2020). U. of Adelaide Law Research Paper No. 2020-36, Journal of International Peacekeeping 22 (2018) 325-343 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3581416

Stacey Henderson (Contact Author)

Adelaide Law School ( email )

Ligertwood, floor 5, Room 519, the University of A
Adelaide, SA 5005
Australia

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