Abstract
International and humanitarian law are important adjuncts to the use of directed force to stop human rights abuse. A moral and just society needs the support of law and social convention for guidance in dealing with extreme acts of unprovoked aggression. Here, the author presents an analysis of such laws and conventions. Janzekovic uncovers the many layers that make up the complex concept of humanitarian intervention. Moral society has an obligation to stop deliberate and persistent serious human rights abuse and the direct use of force must be seriously considered along with other strategies by the international community. This study analyses the various ethical positions, particularly consequentialism, welfare-utilitarianism and just-war theory but this is not just a book on philosophy or ethics. With the world seeing a revival of humanitarian intervention as a tool of conflict resolution. It is now time to reflect on the lessons learnt. Janzekovic uncovers the many layers that make up the complex concept of humanitarian intervention.