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IREL 260: Humanitarianism

Undergraduate Seminar Taught: Spring 2013

What is humanitarian intervention? What are the responsibilities of those who intervene in crises around the globe? How are responses to crises planned and carried out? And what political considerations govern how humanitarian workers interact with those they seek to help? This course offers an exploration of these and other questions related to humanitarianism and humanitarian intervention. Students will explore the history of international relief, the logics of intervention in various crises, and key challenges and debates around issues such as sovereignty, neutrality, victimhood, and empowerment.

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