Abstract

Humanitarian intervention conceived as a response to grave human rights violations has become one of the most contentious issues in international relations. While rooted in the moral imperative to prevent atrocities such as genocide ethnic cleansing and war crimes intervention has often been criticized for its inconsistency geopolitical motivations and impact on state sovereignty. This paper explores the complex relationship between human rights violations and the politics of humanitarian intervention. It examines the legal and ethical foundations of such actions the double standards in their application and the challenges of balancing the principle of state sovereignty with the international community’s responsibility to protect vulnerable populations. Through a critical analysis of historical precedents and evolving norms the paper argues for a more accountable and equitable approach to humanitarian intervention in the 21st century.