Istanbouli, Rimal
(Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2026-05)
This thesis examines to what extent neutrality functions as a fixed principle in humanitarian action and how humanitarian organizations construct, interpret, and operationalize neutrality in contemporary conflict settings. Using qualitative document and discourse analysis, the study compares the approaches of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Oxfam. The findings demonstrate that neutrality is not applied uniformly across humanitarian organizations, but operates along a spectrum shaped by institutional priorities, operational constraints, and ethical ...