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The Humanitarian Aid Dilemma

The Humanitarian Aid Dilemma. IAFS 1000. Final Paper. Due April 22 at beginning of class Submit to turnitin.com by 11:59pm on Apr 22. Final Quiz. Covers everything since midterm Format: —2 IDs (50 points each). Humanitarian Aid. Giving to needy = good E.g. zakat Aid groups impartial

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The Humanitarian Aid Dilemma

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  1. The Humanitarian Aid Dilemma IAFS 1000

  2. Final Paper • Due April 22 at beginning of class • Submit to turnitin.com by 11:59pm on Apr 22

  3. Final Quiz • Covers everything since midterm • Format: —2 IDs (50 points each)

  4. Humanitarian Aid • Giving to needy = good • E.g. zakat • Aid groups • impartial • neutral • Sarah Lischer • aid has pol, & sometimes mil, repercussions • can even exacerbate conflict Lischer, “Collateral Damage” Intl Security 28:1 (Summer 2003) 79-109

  5. Mechanisms • Feed militants • Sustain militants’ supporters • Contribute resources for violence • Legitimize combatants

  6. Rwandan Refugees in Zaire • 1994: ~2m Hutus fled to E. Zaire (now DRC) • 10,000s of perpetrators • State in exile • Dallaire and Wilkens on collaboration

  7. What Should Aid Groups Do? • Recognize that their work is not neutral • Assets: • moral clout • tangible assets >>> divert attention to security situation >>> consider pulling out

  8. What to Do? • Acknowledge moral ambiguity • Consider charity for improving security • Don’t despair! (Dallaire, Shake Hands xviii)

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