Question Q.4(b)GS4GS2
"Starvation" must not be used as a weapon of war. Yet, parties involved in conflicts often resort to the blockade of food and medical aid to civilian zones, deepening the humanitarian crisis. How ethical considerations should guide powerful nations in preventing such actions and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian access?
Main Body
Following Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza war, Mediterranean and Black Sea supply chains got disrupted leading to 3F Crisis (Food, Fuel, Fertilizer). As of it, starvation is of grave concern. Ethical consideration for international community (powerful nations): (1) Follow jus cogans (uphold dignity and equality) in international humanitarian law IHL (2) Follow ethical universalism of Kantthrough dialogue and diplomacy (3) Go for Aristotelian golden mean through dialogue and diplomacy
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Conclusion
Thus, powerful nations must ensure ethical considerations are central to ensuring unimpeded humanitarian access.
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Topper
LIZA GARGA
AIR 3032025
Subject & Paper
GS4GS2
Topic
International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate
Important International Institutions
Humanitarian Ethics and International Law
Writing Stats
83
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