US Humanitarian Intervention in Yemen from A Risk Society Perspective

Abstract

This study focuses on Yemen, a country with a long history of external intervention. Based on the principle of humanitarian intervention in the context of the risk society, it analyses the effects of the interventions received by Yemen from the United States of America, identifies the risks involved, and considers the scope of the risks. External intervention has led to the rise of multiple armed forces on the ground in Yemen, the worsening of the humanitarian crisis, dependence on international assistance, and the erosion of sovereignty. The international community is also threatened. The spread of terrorism, the obstruction of maritime transport, the flow of refugees, famine, and other problems cannot be ignored. This article takes the situation in Yemen as a visualization of the intervention risks. It explores the practical applications from four dimensions: humanity, neutrality, sustainability, and prevention. It makes sound recommendations for improving the international community's understanding of humanitarian intervention and developing sound humanitarian principles. It helps make humanitarian interventions more sustainable in addition to their emergency function.