Assisting on the Return Journey: International Law and the Role of the International Community. Michael Eburn School of Law University of New England, Armidale, NSW

When is a disaster an international disaster? Background. When is a disaster an international disaster? What are the consequence for The affected state; Other states.

Background Red Cross IDRL project. UN adopts the ‘Responsibility to Protect’.

Three issues When is a disaster an international disaster? What does the responsibility to protect mean for affected States? What does the responsibility to protect mean for other States?

When is a disaster an international disaster? When the affected State asks? or When the International Community decides?

What does the responsibility to protect mean for affected States? States have the ‘primary’ responsibility. But the international community has a legitimate interest. A right to intervene? A right of access?

What does the responsibility to protect mean for neighbouring States?

Conclusion Thank you for your attention. Michael Eburn.