Humanitarian values in a counterterrorism era
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چکیده
Abstract In this opinion note, we explore ways to understand the contemporary encounters between a growing global counterterrorism architecture and impartial humanitarian activities while critically assessing our own role in shaping responses those encounters. Humbled by decade of experience area, aim explain how concerns have been elevated over imperative offer potential avenues secure greater respect for activities.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Review of the Red Cross
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1607-5870', '1560-7755']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s181638312100045x