Question

Explore the websites linked below to learn more about United States interventions in international conflicts. A Chronicle of US Military Interventions: From Vietnam to the Balkans Council on Foreign Relations Then write 1-2 paragraphs explaining the circumstances in which US intervention can be helpful, and the circumstances in which it can be ineffective or even destructive. Use evidence from the resources and from the content in this course to support your ideas.

Answer 1

Successful--US intervention is successful when humanitarian efforts are the focus or when the countries people have requested aid. This is true of places like the Balkans where the health of the people was the focus and refugee assistance was also available. 

Not successful--US intervention is not successful when they enter a conflict with a political or economic focus. The people of the area are often fighting against our presence and are not accepting of US help. This is especially true in the case of civil war such as Vietnam. 

Answer 2

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US intervention was successful when humanitarian efforts are the focus or when the countries people have requested aid. This is true of places like the Balkans where the health of the people was the focus and refugee assistance was also available/possible. US intervention was not successful when they enter a conflict with a political or economic focus. The people of the area are often against our presence and are not accepting of US help. This is especially true in the case of civil war such as Vietnam. 

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