The descriptions were rambling and long, but the overall ideas were solid.
By giving examples of the many political failures that lead to humanitarian crises, Orbinski argues that MSF is correct in maintaining separation from political powers while still speaking out on behalf of all victims. He argues that there must be a humanitarian response to humanitarian crises and a political response to political crises.
Examples include:
Rwandan genocide fueled by colonial divide and conquer strategies. Then the incredible failed international response due mainly to the US's reluctance to become involved following our embarrassing exit from Mogadishu.
Balkan war of the 90s and the Clinton policy of tying humanitarian aid to military action.
And many others. Interesting book but could have expressed the same things in many fewer pages.
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