Abstract
After the last two genocides of the 20th century (in Rwanda and Srebrenica), we said " never again ", but the new century has seen Darfur described as " the world's most successful genocide ". How can genocide happen again and again ? In tackling this question, we'll look at the reasons why we keep failing to prevent them and protect populations.
The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) focuses on preventing and stopping mass atrocities such as genocide. Launched by the United Nations in 2005, it is often described as an "emerging standard ". To what extent has it truly " emerged " in practice, and has it helped or hindered the protection of populations whose existence is threatened ? If the responsibility to protect is to become a " will to protect ", what additional measures would be needed and with what prospects ?
