Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Does humanitarian intervention work?
Position‹3 of 3

Military intervention is risky, but other forms of aid can help

Military intervention in foreign conflict may sometimes help, but there have been to many instances of failure. Instead of rolling the dice, we should use other means of aid and diplomacy to help.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Diplomatic and economic intervention is more practical
    Through sanctioning and diplomacy, foreign powers are better positioned to limit the military and economic investment in a conflict. Diplomacy avoids the protraction that war can create.