The Impact of Humanitarian Diplomacy and its Position in the International System

Authors : Aiham Alsukhni

Pages : 123-133

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In the past decade, there has been a marked escalation in internal armed conflicts, often characterized by blatant breaches of international law. As a result, the operational environment for humanitarian efforts has grown increasingly complex and perilous. This study examines the role of humanitarian diplomacy and its position in the international system, it seeks to investigate the future of humanitarian diplomacy and how to expand its impact towards a positive change on the ground. This research adopts a qualitative methodology, utilizing a comprehensive review of existing literature and case studies to analyze the evolving role of humanitarian diplomacy within the international system. The study examines policy documents, reports, and scholarly articles, to explore the intersection of humanitarian action and global governance, and to provide practical insights into the operational challenges and strategies of humanitarian diplomacy. The paper concluded that humanitarian diplomacy has become an issue of increasing importance, and the term itself is still controversial regarding using it and reaching international agreement on it. Globalization developments shaped the concept of humanitarian diplomacy, enlarged the role of NGOs to become major new players, and public opinion has a degree of influence over political decisions. Humanitarian diplomacy could be the new form of diplomacy but needs to have frameworks that make it governed by rights and obligations, so it will not always be improvised and chaotic. Humanitarian organizations also need specialized bodies of humanitarian diplomats and provide them with immunity and protection. It is anticipated that the future will witness a broader array of institutions engaged in overseeing cross-border human activities, with sovereign states retaining their role but allowing greater space for NGOs. However, prevailing trends among NGOs suggest an inclination towards expanding bureaucratic structures, increasing politicization, and convening conferences that highlight issues without offering enforceable solutions.
Keywords : İnsani Diplomasi, Küreselleşme, Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları, Uluslararası Sistem, İnsani Hareket