Changing Dimensions of Intervention Under International Law: A Critical Analysis

The concept of intervention under international law is not new but is as old as the concept of state and was growing slowly and gradually since then. However, after World War II, the law of intervention developed rapidly. Historical analysis shows that states used to intervene in the internal affairs of other states. However, after the middle of 20th century, various developments took place resulting in shrinking of area of domestic jurisdiction. These led to changed concept of intervention under changing dimensions of international law giving rise to the question of legitimacy. Various instances of intervention have taken place since 1990s, which have raised eyebrows all over the globe. This article is a humble attempt to make an analysis of the concept of intervention and its legitimacy under the presently changing dimensions of international law.