| ID | 079726 |
| Title Proper | In harm's way |
| Other Title Information | Why and When a modern democracy risks the lives of Its uniformed citizens |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Giacomello, Giampiero ; Coticchia, Fabrizio |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite the risk of disastrous outcomes, time and again, advanced democracies have sent their soldiers abroad to dangerous places. They do so not out of necessity (i.e. self-defence), but choice (e.g. humanitarian intervention). What motivates political leaders to accept the risks of such actions? This heuristic study examines three diverse cases in which a medium-sized, advanced democracy, Italy, decided to deploy its troops abroad. It did so because it was both a way to foster its standing in world affairs and a deeply felt, 'moral' commitment to international law. This conclusion can probably be applied to several other democracies such as Germany, Canada or Sweden. |
| `In' analytical Note | European Security Vol. 16, No.2; 2007: p163-182 |
| Journal Source | European Security Vol. 16, No.2; 2007: p163-182 |
| Key Words | Humanitarian Intervention |