NATO’s and Russian involvement in the Libyan Crisis in a view of the Post-Cold War Realism vs. Humanitarianism

• 영문명: NATO’s and Russian involvement in the Libyan Crisis in a view of the Post-Cold War Realism vs. Humanitarianism
• 발행기관: 한국세계지역학회
• 저자명: Zmire, Zeljana Kim, Sang Kyou
• 간행물 정보: 『세계지역연구논총』제41집 제1호, 215~248쪽, 전체 34쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 정치외교학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.03.31

영문 초록

The study investigates NATO’s and Russian involvement in the Libyan crisis by evaluating their actions from realist and humanitarian perspectives. There have been numerous studies portraying Middle East conflicts as great power confrontations and the mere pursuit of geopolitical interests. The study counters these explanations by analyzing the actions of the US, European powers, and Russia, and demonstrates how there were specific cases during which they acted in a humanitarian manner, while at other times they acted as realist powers. The study proves that when all three powers pursued humanitarian objectives, it led to a prompt collective action. However, when one or more of them pursued realist objectives, it led to a prolongation of the conflict. Nevertheless, when NATO powers (the US and European states) acted on humanitarian motives and Russia refrained from actively pursuing realist interests, collective action was still possible. Furthermore, even when all powers pursued realist motives, collective action was possible as those motives did not collide. The study implies that the application of R2P as a newly emerging form of international law might be possible elsewhere given that certain conditions are met.

목차

Ⅰ.Introduction

Ⅱ. Theoretical Framework

Ⅲ. NATO and Russian actions in Libya

Ⅳ. Military operations in Libya

Ⅴ. The current situation in Libya and consequences for the region

Ⅵ. Analysis of NATO’s and Russian actions from the realist and humanitarian perspectives

Ⅶ. Conclusion

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키워드

Realism Humanitarianism the responsibility to protect Libyan crisis NATO Russia 215-248 (34 pages)