The Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
Students examine the concept of R2P, its origins, application, and controversies in international law and intervention.
Key Questions
- Explain the core principles and historical development of the Responsibility to Protect.
- Analyze the challenges and controversies in applying R2P in practice.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of R2P in preventing mass atrocities.
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