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THE Brics and r2P: Lessons from the Libyan and syrian crises

Andrew Garwood-Gowers. THE Brics and r2P: Lessons from the Libyan and syrian crises. BRICS and R2P prior to Libya BRICS and Libya BRICS and Syria BRICS and R2P in the future? Central argument: no cohesive BRICS’ position on R2P since Syria – rather, RC on one side and IBSA on the other.

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THE Brics and r2P: Lessons from the Libyan and syrian crises

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  1. Andrew Garwood-Gowers THE Brics and r2P: Lessons from the Libyan and syrian crises

  2. BRICS and R2P prior to Libya BRICS and Libya BRICS and Syria BRICS and R2P in the future? Central argument: no cohesive BRICS’ position on R2P since Syria – rather, RC on one side and IBSA on the other overview

  3. Russia and China – R2P sceptics/rejectionists? India– ambivalent; concerns over 3rd pillar Brazil - R2P not a new norm; emphasised 1st and 2nd pillars; warned of risks with 3rd pillar South Africa – general support but preference for non-coercive measures eg. negotiation Brics and r2p prior to libya

  4. Brics and libya

  5. Brics and syria

  6. BRICS unable to maintain a single, unified position on Syria Split into 2 sub-groups: Russia, China (RC) – strong opposition to any coercive measures against Syria India, Brazil, Sth Africa (IBSA) – more flexible stances, though still cautious about R2P’s 3rdpillar RC vs. IBSA

  7. RC –likely to continue strong opposition to implementation of 3rd pillar • IBSA – more flexible, unpredictable stances; remain suspicious about regime change • Brazil’s ‘Responsibility while Protecting’ (RwP) as a way forward? • criticism of RwP has dampened Brazil’s enthusiasm to act as a norm entrepreneur The brics and r2P in the future?

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