International Relations Humanitarian Interventions Questions
The concept of 'humanitarian intervention non-violation of international duties' in humanitarian interventions refers to the idea that when a state or group of states intervenes in another country to address a humanitarian crisis, they are not violating any international legal obligations. This concept suggests that in certain circumstances, such as when a government is unable or unwilling to protect its own population from mass atrocities or severe human rights abuses, external actors have a moral and legal responsibility to intervene to protect the affected population. While the principle of non-intervention is a fundamental norm of international law, the concept of humanitarian intervention argues that the duty to protect human lives and prevent gross violations of human rights can override the principle of non-intervention. However, the legality and legitimacy of humanitarian interventions remain highly debated and controversial within the international community.