The Dilemmma of Humanitarian Intervention

Despite the warm welcome of the 'responsibility to protect' (R2P) doctrine by various states in the world, the Security Council had only invoked this doctrine a few times as a justification to intervene (Darfur, Libya, Kenya). Can this new concept really bridge the gap between humanitarian intervention and sovereignty? Why or why not? Please watch the ICRC panel discussion on the application of international humanitarian law in armed conflicts first Make reference(s) to the video to support your argument wherever appropriate.