Law, Morality, and International Armed Intervention The United Nations and ECOWAS |
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| Author:
| Deme, Mourtada |
| Series title: | African Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-97595-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2005 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $247.00 |
Book Description:
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International law is often manipulated in the debate about humanitarian intervention. The Liberian case provides an opportunity to challenge the UN and The Economic Community of West African States' (ECOWAS') new approach. ECOWAS and the UN's justifications for moving away from the current norms are flawed. No enlightened person would disagree with the values of peace, democracy, human rights, and economic development. This book, however, explores whether these goals be pursued within...
More DescriptionInternational law is often manipulated in the debate about humanitarian intervention. The Liberian case provides an opportunity to challenge the UN and The Economic Community of West African States' (ECOWAS') new approach. ECOWAS and the UN's justifications for moving away from the current norms are flawed. No enlightened person would disagree with the values of peace, democracy, human rights, and economic development. This book, however, explores whether these goals be pursued within the current framework or outside it.