Motivations for Humanitarian intervention

Exploring the motivations behind humanitarian intervention, this Brief delves into the theoretical and empirical aspects of altruism versus national self-interest. It examines the longstanding debates within Just War Theory regarding what constitutes a just intervention, highlighting the complexities of defining righteous criteria. The analysis focuses on post-Cold War cases, assessing whether interventions by Western democracies stem from genuine humanitarian concerns or self-serving interests, ultimately providing a comprehensive evaluation of these motivations.