Ethics of Humanitarian Intervention

Jonathan Parry is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

• 1. Introduction 2. The Interference Objection 3. Intervention and Consent 4. Just Cause for Intervention 5. Intervention and Effectiveness 6. Alternatives to Military Intervention: Supporting Rebels 7. Alternatives to Military Intervention: Economic Sanctions 8. Alternatives to Military Intervention: Refuge and Aid 9. The Duty to Intervene

"The Ethics of Humanitarian Intervention: An Introduction offers a lucid and tightly argued guide to the philosophical terrain behind these debates. It is a concise, clearly written book that will be extremely useful for students and scholars seeking an entry point into contemporary analytic discussions of the ethics of war and rescue." - Salvador Santino Regilme, Ethics & International Affairs"As one of the most innovative philosophers currently working on the ethics of war, Jonathan Parry is ideally qualified to introduce students and scholars to the ethics of humanitarian intervention. His outstanding book, The Ethics of Humanitarian Intervention, is concise, yet it takes in a wide sweep of recent debate. Despite its compactness, it makes very few sacrifices in coverage and precision, and it is thoroughly engaging throughout." - Christopher Finlay, International Affairs"This superb book offers not only an excellent, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to key issues in the ethics of intervention, but also important original analysis of those issues. The discussion throughout is admirably clear, engaging, and incisive. The result is a first-rate textbook that is also a valuable contribution to research on the ethics of war and peace." - Helen Frowe, Stockholm University, Sweden"In this important book, Jonathan Parry tackles the thorny issue of the ethics of armed humanitarian intervention. The result is an insightful read that covers the key issues in a comprehensive manner, all the while remaining accessible throughout. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the ethics of intervention, including political scientists, International Relations scholars, and philosophers." - Rita Floyd, University of Birmingham, UK"A fantastic book! Parry has done a terrific job in exploring the ethics of humanitarian intervention in a careful, precise, and thorough manner. The writing is clear and easy to follow. The chapters are detailed and cover the main challenges surrounding humanitarian intervention interestingly and diligently." - James Pattison, University of Manchester, UK"This book is an admirable, opinionated summary of contemporary discussions of the ethics of armed humanitarian intervention. Parry makes some original arguments while charitably discussing key scholars and their views. I recommend it to advanced students and scholars alike." - Eamon Aloyo, Leiden University, The Netherlands