R2P

Question 1

what was R2P established/created under

Answer 1

first driven by Canada in 2001, was later recognised at the 2005 UN World Summit

Question 2

example of a successful implementation of R2P

Answer 2

Under the UNSC resolution 1973, 48 hours after the implementation of R2P in Libya 2011, Colonel Gaddafi surrendered
+ the authorisation of a no-fly zone, and all necessary measures to protect civilians and civilian populated areas.

Question 3

example of a unsuccessful implementation of R2P

Answer 3

whilst the use of R2P in Libya was widely successful it was limited by NATO’s military action which cased the death of 72 civilians

Question 4

what has R2P been previously described as? - and as a result of what?

Answer 4

“shattered” (Mina Al-Oraibi Foreign Policy 2011) - as a result of its lack of usage since Libya

Question 5

NYT article (R2P)

Answer 5

“RIP R2P” (New York Times)

Question 6

R2P quote

Answer 6

“collective responsibility to protect human populations” (Jenifer Walsh, UN, 2005)

Question 7

aims to prevent what types of events (e.g.)

Answer 7

prevent horrific events e.g. Rwandan genocide 1994 - 800,000 killed in 100 days