WOCI: R2P

Question 1

what is R2P?

Answer 1

the framework of international principles set up at the World Summit 2005 to prevent the 4 mass atrocities.

Question 2

what are the 4 mass atrocities?

Answer 2

WHAG
- war crimes
- crimes against humanity
- crimes of agresssion
- genocide

Question 3

strengths of R2P?

Answer 3

-recognises states must be responsible for citizens
- allows the international community to respond to situations of humanitarian abuses
- resolution 1973 Libya 2011 (48 hours after the resolution, President Gadaffi surrendered)

Question 4

weaknesses of R2P?

Answer 4

• limited use of Libya (due to nato overstepping)
• UNSC approval needed (5 permanent members problem)
• no independent agency to enforce r2p
• any military intervention must be through the UNSC

Question 5

quotes or media from R2P?

Answer 5

• R2P, RIP (NYT)
• R2P as a trojan horse (Alex Bellamy )