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International Insecurity and the Use of Force in Darfur

Discussion on international responses to conflict in Darfur.

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    INTERNATIONAL INSECURITY AND THE USE OF FORCE 1 International Insecurity and the Use of Force in Darfur Joseph Brown Assignment 2 Dr. Timothy Smith PAD - 540 February 15 , 2014 How have transnational actors, interest groups, public opinion, and media influenced the international response to the Darfur crisis, and what role do foreign policies play in shaping the outcomes of the conflict? In your answer, discuss the ethical considerations regarding the use of force in Darfur and explain the implications for both the citizens of Darfur and the international community. (Word count requirement: 1000 - 1200 words)

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    INTERNATIONAL INSECURITY AND THE USE OF FORCE 2 Part I I: International Insecurity and the Use of Force in Darfur The Media, the People, and Public Opinion Transnational actors, interest groups, public opinion, and the media have monumentally influenced the war in Darfur. These outlets have been instrumental in intervention, disseminating information, while also keeping the public abreast of the current warfare in Darfur. Categorically, transnational actors are organizations that work across national boundaries but whose members are not states. Transnational actors are involved in almost every important issue in the world. Additionally, trans nationa l actors encompass transnational corporations, and transnational advocacy networks. Trans national corporations pursue global strategies for production, sales, research, and investment. Transnational advocacy networks also play a growing role in international politics. Trans national advocacy networks or TAN are groups that organize across national boundaries to pursue some political, social, or cultural goal (D’Anieri, 2014). An example of a transnational actor is the involvement of Human Rights Watch. Humans Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, they give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors a ccountable for their crimes. Their rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep - rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world , including the citizens of Darfur (hrw.org). The role of interest groups is consistently emphasized in analyses of politics and policy. Interest groups have a powerful stake in various aspects of foreign policy (D’Anieri, 2014) .

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