France, Humanitarian Intervention and the Responsibility to Protect

'France has been a central actor in debates about human protection and conflict since the end of the Cold War. Yet, as Eglantine Staunton shows, France's role has been largely overlooked.... France, humanitarian intervention and the responsibility to protect is an excellent point of departure for those investigating these issues.' Daniel R. Brunstetter, Global Responsibility to Protect 'This excellent book brings to light new and original claims. Staunton persuasively shows that France has both driven forward, and sometimes disrupted, the emerging international human protection regime.' Tim Dunne, Professor of International Relations and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, The University of Queensland 'In this important new book, Eglantine Staunton combines deep insights with fine-grained analysis and an eye for detail. The result is a compelling account that adds fresh insight to our understanding of the global politics of humanitarianism.' Alex J. Bellamy, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, The University of Queensland 'A rich exploration of the history of one of the most prominent - though also most overlooked - responsibility to protect proponents.' Phil Orchard, Associate Professor of International Relations, University of Wollongong 'Eglantine Staunton has done a great service in rescuing from Anglophone obscurity France's remarkable contribution to the global debate around the prevention of mass atrocities.' Simon Adams, Executive Director, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, CUNY Graduate Center -- .