Motivations for Humanitarian intervention Theoretical and Empirical Considerations

This Brief sheds light on the motivation of humanitarian intervention from a theoretical and empirical point of view. An in-depth analysis of the theoretical arguments surrounding the issue of a legitimate motivation for humanitarian intervention demonstrate to what extent either altruism or nationa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Krieg, Andreas
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:SpringerBriefs in Ethics
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. - 1.The Legal and Moral Legitimacy of Intervention
  • 1.1 The Impact of Globalization on the International State System
  • 1.2. Intervention in International Law since 1945
  • 1.3. The Ethics of Humanitarian Intervention
  • 2. National Interests and Altruism in Humanitarian Intervention
  • 2.1. Humanitarian Intervention and National Interest
  • 2.2 Humanitarian Intervention and Altruism
  • 3. The Motivation for Humanitarian Intervention
  • 3.1. Research Design and Method
  • 3.2. Case Analysis
  • 4. Quantitative Analysis
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliography