Military Intervention
Military intervention is the direct use of armed forces by external countries to influence outcomes of conflicts within other states. Interventions can aim to prevent atrocities (humanitarian intervention), support allies, prevent rival expansion, or remove governments.
Real World
NATO's 1999 intervention in Kosovo halted ethnic cleansing by Serbian forces, but the 2011 Libya intervention, initially to protect civilians, contributed to prolonged civil war and state collapse.
Exam Focus
Use contrasting case studies (one 'success', one 'failure') to demonstrate nuance; examiners reward evaluation over description.
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