The Thin Blue Line: How Humanitarianism Went to War - Rilegato

Foley provides a very useful, and alternative, review of the roots of contemporary political humanitarianism. --Maria Ryan, Journal of American Studies

When can massive and systematic violations of human rights within one state justify a foreign intervention? Today, few questions are more pressing. With this vital and necessary book Conor Foley outlines an important agenda for change. --Philippe Sands QC, author of "Lawless World" and "Torture Team".

Fascinating and important ... rigorous and nuanced. --Steven Poole, Guardian

A humanitarian aid worker, Conor Foley has been employed by a variety of human rights and humanitarian organizations, including Liberty, Amnesty International and the UNHCR, in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Colombia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Liberia, Northern Uganda, the Caucasus and Bosnia-Herzegovina. His books include Combating Torture.