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In this essay it is argued that the R2P norm and framework did not emerge from a Western neoimper... more In this essay it is argued that the R2P norm and framework did not emerge from a Western neoimperial agenda, on the contrary, it has African roots and it was developed by a global representative group. The essay draws in Galtung's Structural Theory of Imperialism to make sense of some of the critique against R2P, and engages in the fiercely debated theme of sovereignty. It also engages with case studies, particularly Iraq and Kenya, to analyse different applications of the norm. The core argument is that we must distinguish between the actual norm and its rather unfortunate track record, and that the norm can in fact serve to counter imperialistic tendencies.
In this essay it is argued that the R2P norm and framework did not emerge from a Western neoimper... more In this essay it is argued that the R2P norm and framework did not emerge from a Western neoimperial agenda, on the contrary, it has African roots and it was developed by a global representative group. The essay draws in Galtung's Structural Theory of Imperialism to make sense of some of the critique against R2P, and engages in the fiercely debated theme of sovereignty. It also engages with case studies, particularly Iraq and Kenya, to analyse different applications of the norm. The core argument is that we must distinguish between the actual norm and its rather unfortunate track record, and that the norm can in fact serve to counter imperialistic tendencies.