Roles And Effectiveness Of NATO and The ICJ

Question 1

Roles of NATO

Answer 1

-evolved over time since 1949 to adapt to changes in global security environment
-collective défense against aggression (article 5)
-credible military force as deterrent
-peacekeeping missions, humanitarian intervention and crisis response

Question 2

Roles of ICJ

Answer 2

-crucial to development and application of international law
-adjudication of disputes between states
-provide non binding advisory opinions
-resolves territorial & boundary disputes between states

Question 3

Both

Answer 3

Maintaining international peace and security

Question 4

Effectiveness of NATO

Answer 4

-intervention in Bosnia (1995) and Kosovo (1999) put an end to genocide and ethnic cleansing
-NATO intervention in Libya (2011) allowed rebel forces to assassinate Gaddaffi leading to civil war and now failed state
-no NATO states invaded

Question 5

Effectiveness of ICJ

Answer 5

-advisory opinions shaping international politics eg. 2010 ICJ ruling that kosovos declaration of independance didn’t breach law, leading Kosovo to campaign for state recognition
-excludes range of humanitarian issues by not being involved with non state actors
-lacks enforcement powers. After ICJ rules in favour of Nicuragua (1986) USA says the court has no jurisdiction.