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2023-06-15

Chaos and Humanitarian Interventions in Afghanistan: Through a Kantian Lens

Caos e intervenciones humanitarias en Afganistán: Desde la lente kantiana

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15332/19090528.9728
Wagisha
Shalini Singh
Abhilash Arun Sapre
Shaeyuq Ahmad Shah
Ashutosh Ranjan Srivastava

Resumen (es)

Con el resurgimiento de los talibanes en Afganistán, se presenta una situación única en cuanto a su búsqueda de reconocimiento internacional. Por un lado, sus estrechos vínculos con organizaciones terroristas como Al Qaeda y sus cuestionables fuentes de financiación plantean importantes preocupaciones sobre las consecuencias de concederles legitimidad internacional. Por el otro, la comunidad internacional, en particular Estados Unidos, parece reticente a intervenir en esta coyuntura, lo que incita a una reflexión reflexiva. Específicamente, después del reconocimiento, surge la pregunta de si los talibanes persistirán en respaldar actividades terroristas o recurrirán a métodos de financiación ilícitos. En tal caso, determinar la justificación de las intervenciones humanitarias se convierte en una consideración crítica. Además, el alcance de la intervención durante la fase de transición de la anarquía a la legalidad en Afganistán, donde prevalecen los crímenes extremos, exige un examen cuidadoso. En este contexto, es pertinente explorar las perspectivas de Immanuel Kant sobre la humanidad y su obra La pazperpetua, ya que se alinean con la situación actual. Por lo tanto, este artículo pretende valorar ambos lados de la cuestión a través de una lente kantiana y evaluar la idoneidad de la intervención humanitaria en estas circunstancias únicas. En última instancia, este análisis podría configurar un nuevo marco para las intervenciones en situaciones extremas que involucran “crímenes de lesa humanidad” o amenazas contra la vida humana derivadas de tales condiciones.

Palabras clave (es): leyes humanitarias, intervención, filosofía kantiana, crisis de Afganistán

Resumen (en)

With the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan, a unique situation arises regarding their pursuit of international recognition. On the one hand, their close ties to terrorist organisations like al-Qaeda and their questionable sources of funding raise significant concerns about the consequences of granting them international legitimacy. Conversely, the international community, particularly the United States, appears hesitant to intervene at this juncture, prompting thoughtful reflection. Specifically, post-recognition, there is a looming question about whether the Taliban will persist in endorsing terrorist activities or relying on illicit funding methods. In such a scenario, determining the justification for humanitarian interventions becomes a critical consideration. Moreover, the extent of intervention during the transitional phase from lawlessness to lawfulness in Afghanistan, where extreme crimes are prevalent, demands scrutiny. In this context, it is pertinent to explore Immanuel Kant’s perspectives on humanity and his work Perpetual Peace as they align with the current situation. Therefore, this paper aims to assess both sides of the issue through a Kantian lens to gauge the appropriateness of humanitarian intervention under these unique circumstances. Ultimately, this analysis could shape a new framework for interventions in dire situations involving “crimes against humanity” or threats to human lives stemming from such conditions.

Palabras clave (en): humanitarian laws, intervention, Kantian philosophy, Afghanistan crisis
Wagisha, North Eastern Hill University

Master of Law, PhD Research scholar at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India Email: wagisha.w70@gmail.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5598-6758

Shalini Singh, Gujarat Maritime University

Master of Law, Assistant Professor of Law at Gujarat Maritime University, Gandhinagar, (India). Email: shalini.shalinilaw@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6496-0057

Abhilash Arun Sapre, Gujarat National Law University

Master of Law, Assistant Professor of Law at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, (India). Email: asapre@gnlu.ac.in , ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7680-0894.  

Shaeyuq Ahmad Shah, Symbiosis International University

Ph.D. in Law, Assistant Professor at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad (a constituent of Symbiosis International University, Pune), India. Email: shaeyuqahmad.shah@slsh.edu.in; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0131-3351

Ashutosh Ranjan Srivastava, Allahabad high Court

Master of Law, Advocate, Allahabad high Court, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Email: ashutosh24101997@nalsar.ac.in; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0535-2366

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Wagisha, Singh, S., Arun Sapre, A., Ahmad Shah, S., & Ranjan Srivastava, A. (2023). Caos e intervenciones humanitarias en Afganistán: Desde la lente kantiana. Via Inveniendi Et Iudicandi, 18(2), 24-34. https://doi.org/10.15332/19090528.9728