Article Title

Mission Creep: De-Militarizing Humanitarian Protection

Authors

Sonia Cardenas, Trinity College

Abstract

Over a decade ago, the U.S. military was warning liberal internationalists about the dangers of "mission creep." Today it is doing the opposite, incorporating relief and development work into its operations. In the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in Burma , the U.S. military's newfound mission may seem compelling. Unfortunately, expanding the military's role into humanitarian work reflects a flawed logic that should be resisted. There are more promising ways to protect victims of humanitarian disaster.

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Recommended Citation

Cardenas, Sonia (2008) "Mission Creep: De-Militarizing Humanitarian Protection," Human Rights & Human Welfare: Vol. 8: Iss. 7, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.du.edu/hrhw/vol8/iss7/2