An examination of the historical narratives surrounding humanitarian intervention, presenting an undogmatic, alternative history of human rights protection.

The dilemma of how best to protect human rights is one of the most persistent problems facing the international community today. This unique and wide-ranging hi

The history of humanitarian intervention has often overlooked Africa. This book brings together perspectives from history, cultural studies, international relat

A singular development of the post Cold-War era is the use of military force to protect human beings. From Rwanda to Kosovo, Sierra Leone to East Timor, and mor

The Conceit of Humanitarian Intervention rejects, on political, legal, ethical, and strategic grounds, the widespread claim that military force can be used effe