In 2011, the United Nations Security Council gave operational effect to the responsibility-to-protect doctrine in two groundbreaking resolutions. This paved the way for UN-authorized military intervention in Libya that provided NATO support and protection for civilians and for people trying to overthrow Muammur Gadaffi's regime.

On October 7, a lecture by Donald R. Rothwell, professor of international law with the Australian National University's College of Law, will assess background to the responsibility-to-protect doctrine, the Libya case and implications. Rothwell has written and taught in many areas of international law. He has a forthcoming book, Antarctic Security in the 21st Century.

The lecture is set for 1-2 p.m. in Room 9 on LG2 Floor in the University of Hong Kong's Library Extension Building.

Public Affairs Office
University of Hong Kong

(October 5, 2011)


Donald Rothwell weighs the implications.

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