No More Somalias: Reconsidering Clinton's Doctrine of Military Humanitarianism


 

Publication Date: December 1993

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Thomas P. Sheeny

Research Area: International relations

Keywords: International organizations

Type: Report

Abstract:

The U.S. has a great humanitarian tradition, having often eased the suffering of people worldwide. In the past couple of years, American relief has involved the use of U.S. armed forces. However, the most recent humanitarian-inspired use of American forces for humanitarian purposes, in Somalia, has failed miserably. It has become clear that good motives are not enough. It is now time to reassess the Clinton Administration’s policy of using military force to advance humanitarian goals.