Focusing on the UN's evolving responsibilities in protecting civilians during conflicts, this book combines insights from extensive interviews with senior officials and humanitarian workers, alongside the author's firsthand experiences in violent settings. It critically examines the UN's practical actions rather than theoretical ideals, providing an authoritative perspective on its current strategies and obligations in line with its Charter. The work highlights the complexities and realities of humanitarian protection in today's global landscape.
Conor Foley Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)


The Thin Blue Line
- 274 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Explores the humanitarianism's emergence as a multibillion-dollar industry that has played a role in defining international crises, and shaping the foreign policy of Western governments and the United Nations. This title shows how the influence of international law has been used to override the sovereignty of the poorest countries in the world.