International Relations Humanitarian Interventions Questions
The concept of 'humanitarian intervention non-violation of international norms' in humanitarian interventions refers to the idea that while humanitarian interventions involve the use of force or military action by one state or a group of states to protect or assist a population suffering from severe human rights abuses or humanitarian crises, such interventions should not violate established international norms and principles. This means that any intervention should be conducted in accordance with international law, including the principles of sovereignty, non-intervention, and respect for the territorial integrity of states. The intervention should be justified based on the principles of necessity, proportionality, and the exhaustion of peaceful means. The concept emphasizes the importance of balancing the need to protect human rights and alleviate suffering with the respect for the principles and norms of the international system.