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First, this essay will examine the justifications underpinning the principle of non-intervention in order to illustrate the burgeoning tension between the principles of state sovereignty, self-determination, and the concern for human rights. Second, the notion of the moral permissibility of military intervention will be argued in light of the increasing emphasis on defending human rights, as well as the possible placement of such intervention within the parameters of just-war theory. Finally, the relatively nascent concept of the moral duty to intervene will be critically analyzed as an emerging norm connected to the idea of a "responsibility to protect.". Adapted from the source document.

Heroism-an individual's commitment to a noble purpose, usually aimed at furthering the welfare of others, and involving the willingness to accept the consequences of achieving that purpose-has received little attention from political psychologists, even though a person is arguably as liable to act heroically as she is to act in a morally reprehensible manner. Specifically, important questions remain in how heroes can be identified beforehand and how such behavior can be successfully studied and promoted. We posit that recent work in genocide studies, positive psychology, personality psychology, ecological psychology, and moral psychology provides new and promising directions for better understanding heroic behavior. These developments can provide the tools for understanding the complex interplay of factors-including traits, situations, and communal beliefs-motivating heroic behavior. Adapted from the source document.