Protection of Civilians According to the Approaches of the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Analysis of Assumptions and Challenges during Peace, Crisis Management, Armed Conflicts and War
Protection of Civilians According to the Approaches of the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Analysis of Assumptions and Challenges during Peace, Crisis Management, Armed Conflicts and War

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the conclusions of research in the area of Protection of Civilians (PoC). The first part discusses the essence, purpose, main components, and dimensions of PoC. The introductory section provides a comparative analysis of the principles of PoC under the UN and NATO approaches, indicating both similarities and the reasons for existing differences. The research focuses on the evolving challenges of PoC, taking into account lessons learned from crises, armed conflicts, and wars. The purpose of the article is to analyse the main assumptions of PoC adopted by the UN and NATO during crises and wars. The research problem is expressed through the following question: How are the basic assumptions of PoC formulated in the UN and NATO approaches, what similarities and differences exist between them, and how can they be improved in light of experiences from contemporary crises, armed conflicts, and wars? The article also identifies the main challenges related to PoC and the management of international organizations. It presents the theoretical framework, research findings, and issues for further discussion.

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