The Strengths and Weaknesses of International Law Essay -- Internation

Even after decades of relatively established pattern for the relations between the rural areas there is still an ambiguity on the issue of state sovereignty. To which extent its violation could be justified? In the study of International Relations there are two major perspectives on the legitimacy of such(prenominal) actions, they are liberal and realist. Whilst former advocates for this measures when the state itself violates human rights of the citizens and extended intervention is required (Kegley, 259), latter claims that the state sovereignty is the central assumption of this theoretical mannikin (Kegley, 28) and the actions that might infringe it are not legitimate. 2011 military intervention in Libya, intended to cease Gaddafis regime (UNSC), can demonstrate both of these perspectives. Moreover, it particularly highlights the presence of peacemaking actors responsibility to protect the human rights of civilians. Nevertheless, both realist and liberal perspectives include th e legitimacy of violation of the state sovereignty and at the same time pause illegitimacy of this issue.The liberal theory emphasises the importance of non-state actors such as the political institutions, Non government activityal Organisations (NGOs), Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) in world politics decision-making. All of them should act according to the public worldwide law which regulates the government-to-government relationships (Kegley, 400). Thus, when Libyan government started to suppress the riots and demonstrations of civilian population by the military means the international community became cautious about the outcomes of such policies (UNSC). Moreover, when the government failed to respond for the calls to stop the violence, the response of the Un... ...ng of international laws efficiency. Works CitedAllen, Peter. France Stops All Italian Trains Carrying North African Immigrants. The Telegraph. 17 Apr. 2011. Web. 28 Apr. 2012. .Iran Profile. BBC News. BBC, 03 Feb. 2012. Web. 28 Apr. 2012. .Kegley, Charles W., and Gregory A. Raymond. The Global Future A Brief Introduction to World Politics. 4th ed. Belmont, CA Wadsworth, 2011. Print.Schenk, Caress. Politics of Global Security Liberal alternatives. Lecture notes. 17 Apr. 2012. unify Nations Security Council. Security Council Report. Rep. United Nations, 8 Nov. 2011. Web. 28 Apr. 2012. .