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International Security and Humanitarian Intervention

International Security and Humanitarian Intervention refers to the actions taken by states or international organizations to protect human rights and provide assistance in situations of humanitarian crises, often involving military force or diplomatic efforts to prevent or respond to violations of human rights and ensure the safety of affected populations. This concept intersects with biological considerations when examining the impacts of conflict on public health, disease spread, and the ecological consequences of humanitarian efforts.

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International security and humanitarian intervention are critical areas of study in political science. They involve understanding how nations work together to maintain peace and protect human rights. The balance between respecting a nation's sovereignty and the need to intervene for humanitarian rea...

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Key Terms

Sovereignty
The authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.

Example: A country exercising sovereignty can make its own laws.

Humanitarian Intervention
Actions taken to prevent or stop human rights violations in another country.

Example: The UN intervened in Kosovo to protect civilians.

Military Intervention
The use of military force by a country to achieve political objectives.

Example: NATO's military intervention in Libya in 2011.

International Law
A set of rules and principles that govern relations between nations.

Example: The Geneva Conventions are part of international law.

Peacekeeping
The deployment of international forces to maintain peace in conflict areas.

Example: UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Just War Theory
A doctrine that outlines the conditions under which war can be justified.

Example: Just war theory argues for proportionality in military response.

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The way international organizations manage global issues and promote cooperation among states.
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Conflict Resolution
Methods and processes aimed at resolving disputes and conflicts peacefully.
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Human Rights Law
Legal standards that protect individuals' rights and freedoms at the international level.
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