25 years GCSP: Responsibility to Protect Revisited Introduction

Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)

Intro Episode - Responsibility to Protect Revisited Mini-Series Discover our 25th anniversary celebrations: bit.ly/34EJdel Hello and thank you for tuning into today! Welcome to the introduction episode of this mini-series on Responsibility to Protect Revisited, part of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy’s special 25th Anniversary podcast series. I am your host Ashley Müller. This 3-part mini-series features one of the inventing fathers of Responsibility to Protect, also known as R2P, Professor Honourable Gareth Evans. Gareth Evans was the co-chair of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty, which introduced the R2P doctrine to the international relations arena. Since then he has led the effort to overcome the conceptual, institutional and political challenges that need to be met to translate R2P into effective action. Our Head of Security and Law Programme, Mr Tobias Vestner, sits down with him at one of our previous GCSP Reality Check public discussions. Episode 1 of this mini series takes stock of R2P. Episode 2 looks at use of force and responsibility while protecting. Episode 3 discusses strategies for prevention, a plea for mitigation and gives an optimistic call to action for R2P. Join Tobias and Gareth for this important mini-series. --- 25 years ago, the GCSP began its journey advancing peace and security around the world. Today in 2020, our unique international community of experts, decision-makers and key players is a powerful source of knowledge, innovation and leadership, with a real ability to make a difference. The New Normal? Let’s think and act, together. We invite you to start now! Join us for a multitude of entirely customisable digital experiences including webinars, panels, Q&A interactions, discussions and more. Happening across the globe from 25 to 27 November featuring insights from over 50 experts in peace and security. Register here: bit.ly/34EJdel As we learn from the past, navigate the present and prepare for future security challenges, we know that #OnlyTogether we can create a safer world.