R2P

There is still much work to be done on how to define and apply R2P, but there is hope for the concept, says Lloyd Axworthy.

Irwin Cotler on what we have learned in the 20 years since the Rwandan genocide.

Many countries, Canada included, abdicated their responsibility to respond to the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago. We must never let that happen again, says Kyle Matthews.

Politics trumps any moral obligation to intervene in a conflict argue Derek Burney and Fen Hampson. Just look at Syria.

But as with any emerging norm there are issues that must be overcome, says Art Eggleton.

Russia’s insistence that it is protecting ethnic Russians in Crimea is the latest chapter in the debate over when international intervention is justified, says Sir Jeremy Greenstock.

Russia is attempting to cloak aggressive action through the mantle of humanitarian intervention, says James P. Rudolph.

The Responsibility to Protect has been described as the fastest developing international norm in history. But has it’s moment passed?

It’s time for proponents of R2P to face up to the facts argues Robert Murray.

OpenCanada talked to Bruce Jentleson about the clash between old weapons and new norms currently playing out in Syria.

Jack MacLennan on the need to think practically when it comes to humanitarian crises like Syria.

An interview with Jennifer Welsh, who was recently appointed Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on the Responsibility to Protect, on the future of norm.

Patrick Quinton-Brown on how a shifting world order is shaping the political debates over intervention.

OpenCanada talked to Dr. Malte Brosig about how the Responsibility While Protecting differs from the Responsibility to Protect.

OpenCanada talked to Naomi Kikoler about the need to clarify when and how the international community should step in to prevent mass atrocities.

OpenCanada talked to Gilberto Rodrigues about Brazil’s increased interest in and impact on R2P.

With no end to the conflict in Syria in sight, do the promises of “never again” after Rwanda ring hollow? Yes and no says Kyle Matthews.

Sean Aday on the power of social media as a witness to atrocities.

Romeo Dallaire, Art Eggleton, and Martha Hall Findlay on Canada and the Responsibility to Protect.

Syria has put R2P on trial. The world should defend it argues Patrick Quinton-Brown.