Which of the following illustrates the limitations of human rights norms?

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The treatment of terror suspects by the United States after the 9/11 attacks illustrates the limitations of human rights norms because it demonstrates that even states that have pledged to uphold international human rights norms may violate them in the context of national security or counter-terrorism measures.

Answer: B 
 The inclusion of human rights provisions in regional trade agreements illustrates the potential for human rights norms to be subordinated to economic interests, as such provisions are often weak and non-binding and may be undermined by other provisions in the agreement.

Answer: C 
 The number of states that are parties to the ICCPR is not a suitable illustration of the limitations of human rights norms, as it reflects the success of international efforts to promote and protect human rights.

Answer: D 
 The international condemnation of abuses committed in Chile by the Pinochet dictatorship illustrates the potential for human rights norms to be selectively applied or ignored based on geopolitical considerations, as Western powers tended to turn a blind eye to human rights abuses committed by right-wing regimes during the Cold War.

Which of the Following Illustrates the Limitations of Human Rights