What is R. J. Vincent's definition of intervention?
Correct answer: A. 'Activity undertaken by a state, a group within a state, a group of states or an international organization which interferes coercively in the domestic affairs of another state. It is a discrete event having a beginning and an end and it is aimed at the authority structure of the target state;
- A. 'Activity undertaken by a state, a group within a state, a group of states or an international organization which interferes coercively in the domestic affairs of another state. It is a discrete event having a beginning and an end and it is aimed at the authority structure of the target state;
- B. 'A policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries'
- C. 'Activity undertaken by a state, a group of states or an international organization which interferes coercively in the domestic affairs of another state'
- D. 'Threat or use of force by a state, group of states, or international organization primarily for the purpose of protecting the nationals of the target state from widespread violations of human rights
Explanation
Vincent defines intervention as coercive interference in another state's domestic affairs, carried out by a state, group, or international organisation and directed at the target state's authority structure. Option a is the complete definition; option c omits its important limits and characteristics.
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