humanitarian aid-a dilemma?

We regard aid from humanitarian organizations and governments to help large number of menaced refugees as a charitable and benevolent act of humanity. Never does it cross our mind that our donations and government funding that are intended to help might actually make the matters worse? In his article “ Feeding Refugees, or War?” Ben Barber discusses the dilemma of humanitarian aid and speaks of its need of reform. In this paper, I will examine his essay and compare it to several related articles to support my position.
Environmental and political crises have forced populations from their homes throughout human history. Since the twentieth century however, these crises have become a global political problem. During the World War II era, humanitarian aids has become a big issue and won over many advocates; starting with the establishment of the Office of High Commissioner for Refugees by the General Assembly and followed afterwards by numerous Nongovernmental groups such as Save t...