The question (6 marks)
In the fictional State of Aravind, government backed militias have driven a minority community from three provinces and killed thousands of its members, and the government has refused all offers of help. The neighbouring State of Bereska announces that it will send its army into Aravind, without any decision of the Security Council, and claims that the doctrine of Responsibility to Protect entitles it to do so. Examine the legality of Bereska's claim and advise on the correct course. (6 marks)
MU Module I, R2P and sovereignty; pack ch. 01, sections 2.5 and 5.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Introduction to International Relations of Political Science – III (International Relations).
Authorities you will need
- UN Charter, Article 2
- UN Charter, Chapter VII
- Friendly Relations Declaration, A/RES/2625 (XXV)
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