Balancing law, legitimacy and life: human protection in armed conflict

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Abstract

Recent history has witnessed several military undertakings by unilateral, multilateral and UN bodies, that were initiated under the auspices of the claim to improve human security in armed conflict situations. These so-called humanitarian interventions aim to save lives by arms. It seems an impossible paradox. htere are policy-problems and far-reaching moral or ethical implications. How to measure the value of human life? When has there been intervention, and when should there be intervention? What makes the difference between 'regular' human loss in conflict and humanitarian emergency?
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages3
JournalThe ITPCM International Training Programme for Conflict Mamagement Newsletter
Volume5
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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