R2P (Responsibility to Protect) is controversial because many argue that it is applied selectively, with some arguing that it is used as a pretext for military intervention. There have been instances where the international community has invoked R2P, such as in Libya and Kosovo, but not in other situations, such as in Syria. However, it is still a debated concept in international relations.

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The Idea of R2P

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The idea of R2P

A) pushes for economic sanctions on human rights violators, but not military action.
B) pushes for monitoring of states' human rights behavior, but not enforcement actions such as sanctions and military action.
C) is controversial because it is applied selectively.
D) has not been objected to by UN Security Council members.
E) has not yet been invoked.

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