Humanitarian Military Intervention

Legal, Ethical, and Strategic Dimensions of Humanitarian Military Interventions

What you'll learn

1. Understand the Historical Evolution of Humanitarian Military Interventions: Analyze the historical context, evolution of HMI with significant examples

Examine the Legal and Ethical Frameworks:Explore the international legal norms, ethical considerations and evaluate the state sovereignty tensions

Analyse the influence of international politics on humanitarian military interventions

2. Evaluate the economic motives behind humanitarian military interventions by examining the economic interests and incentives of intervening countries

4. Examine the impact of media coverage and public opinion by exploring how media portrayal and public opinion influence the decision-making process

Requirements

Background knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (Law of Conflict), basic economics and international politics is desireable.

Description

Humanitarian Military Interventions (HMIs) are some of the most complex and controversial actions in international relations. This course, Humanitarian Military Interventions: Legal, Ethical, and Strategic Perspectives, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks, ethical dilemmas, and strategic considerations involved in military interventions aimed at preventing mass atrocities and protecting civilian populations.Throughout the course, you will explore key concepts such as state sovereignty, Responsibility to Protect (R2P), and just war theory, while analyzing real-world case studies like Kosovo, Libya, Mali, and the Central African Republic. We’ll examine how political, economic, and humanitarian factors drive interventions, and how international organizations like the United Nations play a critical role in legitimizing these actions.Our lessons feature engaging videos, practical activities, quizzes, and reflection exercises, all designed to help you apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to critically assess humanitarian interventions, understand the legal and ethical challenges they pose, and propose frameworks for more effective and accountable future interventions.This course is aimed at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and master’s students in international relations, public administration, and security studies.Enroll now to deepen your understanding of one of the most pressing issues in global security today!

Overview

Section 1: SECTION 0.1 Introduction

Lecture 1 Lecture 0.1. Introduction

Section 2: SECTION 1 Understanding Humanitarian Military Interventions

Lecture 2 LECTURE 1.1 What are Humanitarian Military Interventions?

Lecture 3 LECTURE 1.2 Key Drivers of Humanitarian Military Interventions

Lecture 4 LECTURE 1.3 Theoretical Framework

Lecture 5 LECTURE 1.4 Conceptual Framework

Section 3: SECTION 2 Case Studies of Humanitarian Military Interventions

Lecture 6 LETCURE 2.1 PART 1: The Intervention in Kosovo (1999) PART 1

Lecture 7 LETCURE 2.1 PART 2: The Intervention in Kosovo (1999) PART 2

Lecture 8 LECTURE 2.2 PART 1: The Intervention in LIBYA (2011) PART 1

Lecture 9 LECTURE 2.2 PART 2: The Intervention in LIBYA (2011) PART 2

Lecture 10 LECTURE 2.3 PART 1: The Intervention in MALI (2013) PART 1

Lecture 11 LECTURE 2.3 PART 2: The Intervention in MALI (2013) PART 2

Lecture 12 LECTURE 2.4 PART 1: The Intervention in CAR (2013) PART 1

Lecture 13 LECTURE 2.4 PART 2: The Intervention in CAR (2013) PART 2

Lecture 14 LECTURE 2.4 PART 3: The Intervention in CAR (2013) PART 3

Section 4: SECTION 3 Legal and Ethical Frameworks of HMIs

Lecture 15 LECTURE 3.1 PART 1 International Legal Norms Governing HMIs: UN CHARTER, R2P

Lecture 16 LECTURE 3.1 PART 2 ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

Lecture 17 LECTURE 3.1 PART 3 ICC & OTHER LEGAL BODIES

Lecture 18 LECTURE 3.2 PART 1 Ethical Considerations in HMIs_INTRODUCTION

Lecture 19 LECTURE 3.2 PART 2 Ethical Dilemmas in Humanitarian Interventions

Lecture 20 LECTURE 3.2 PART 3 Ethical Dilemmas in HMIs.

Lecture 21 LECTURE 3.3 Practical Activity_ Ethical Dilemma Simulation

Section 5: SECTION 4 The Role of Media and Public Opinion in HMIs

Lecture 22 Lecture 4.1 Media Influence on Humanitarian Interventions

Lecture 23 Lecture 4.2 The Impact of Public Opinion on Policy Decisions

Lecture 24 Lecture 4.3 Practical Activity_ Media Analysis Project

Section 6: SECTION 5 Future Trends and Challenges in Humanitarian Military Interventions

Lecture 25 Lecture 5.1 Emerging Trends in Humanitarian Interventions

Lecture 26 Lecture 5.2 Effective and Accountable Frameworks

Section 7: SECTION 6 Course Conclusion

Lecture 27 Lecture 6.1 Course Review and Key Takeaways

Lecture 28 Lecture 6.2 Final Assignment Part 1

Lecture 29 Lecture 6.3 FINAL ASSIGNMENT and CONCLUSION

Undergraduate and post-graduate students of Interanational Relations, Security and Strategic studies,Peacekeeping and Peace Support Operations researchers,Military Officers undertaking career courses and on international assignments