How does the international community react to violations of human rights? Is the reaction effective? If not, what do you suggest would be an effective reaction? Cite research in support of your arguments.

International Relations

Related Readings:

Fortna, Virginia Page. (2004). “Does Peacekeeping Keep Peace? International Intervention and Duration of Peace after Civil War,” International Studies Quarterly 48(2): 269-292

Keohane, Robert O. (1982) “International Agencies and the Art of the Possible: The Case of the IEA.” Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Vol. 1, No. 4 (Summer, 1982), pp. 469-481

Mitchell, Sara McLaughlin, and Paul R. Hensel. (2007) “International Institutions and Compliance with Agreements.” American Journal of Political Science, Vol. 51, No. 4 (Oct., 2007), pp. 721-737

Neumayer, Eric. (2005) “Do International Human Rights Treaties Improve Respect for Human Rights?” The Journal of Conflict Resolution, Vol. 49, No. 6 (Dec., 2005), pp. 925-953

Choose ONE question from the two below and write a 1200-word answer. You should draw heavily on JSTOR articles in answering the question you choose (at least 4 JSTOR sources).

Pick a major intended function of the UN or one of its institutions (e.g. security council, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, ICJ, or some other)). To what extent has it been successful in fulfilling this function and to what extent has it not? Cite research in support of your analysis.

How does the international community react to violations of human rights? Is the reaction effective? If not, what do you suggest would be an effective reaction? Cite research in support of your arguments.

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