2nd Edition

Humanitarian Challenges And Intervention Second Edition

By Thomas G Weiss, Cindy Collins Copyright 2000
244 Pages
by Routledge

244 Pages
by Routledge

244 Pages
by Routledge

There are two distinct contemporary challenges to the relief of war-induced human suffering--one within the institutions that make up the international humanitarian system, the other on the ground in war zones. Varied interests, resources, and organizational structures within institutions hamper the effectiveness of efforts on behalf of war victims. And at the same time, on the ground, there are... Read more
Evolution of the humanitarian idea; actors and arenas; operational dilemmas and challenges; current international-policy choices; immediate improvements for the post-Cold War humanitarian system.

Biography

Thomas G Weiss