The Humanitarians: The International Committee of the Red Cross,9780521848282

The Humanitarians: The International Committee of the Red Cross

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ISBN13: 9780521848282
ISBN10: 0521848288
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-09-05
Publisher(s): Cambridge University Press
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Summary

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) coordinates the world's largest private relief system for conflict situations. Yet despite its very important role, operations remain mysterious and secretive. This book examines the ICRC from mid-nineteenth century origins to the present. Taking international humanitarian law into consideration, David Forsythe focuses on the policy making and field work of the ICRC. He explores how it exercises its independence impartially to protect prisoners in Iraq, displaced and starving civilians in Somalia, and families separated by conflict in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Author Biography

David P. Forsythe is Charles I. Mach Distinguished Professor, and University Professor, at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
List of abbreviations xv
Introduction 1(10)
PART ONE: Historical analysis 11(144)
1 The ICRC during its early years
13(38)
2 The ICRC during the Cold War
51(45)
3 The ICRC after the Cold War
96(33)
4 The ICRC and the US "war" against terrorism
129(26)
PART TWO: Policy analysis 155(124)
5 ICRC principles and policies
157(44)
6 ICRC structure and management: personnel, policy making, resources
201(41)
7 The ICRC and international humanitarian law
242(37)
PART THREE: Conclusion 279(37)
8 Conclusion: the ICRC and the future
281(35)
Annexe A The ICRC and the Red Cross movement 316(1)
Annexe B The ICRC and selected private relief agencies 317(1)
Annexe C The ICRC: one of the Big Four relief agencies 318(1)
Annexe D The ICRC and selected advocacy groups 319(1)
Annexe E The ICRC organizational chart 320(1)
Bibliography 321
Index 110

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