Military Interventions

Definition

Military interventions involve the deployment of armed forces by one country into another country's territory with the intention to achieve specific objectives. These interventions can range from humanitarian missions to combat operations aimed at regime change or protecting national interests.

Related terms

Humanitarian Intervention: The use of military force to protect civilians from grave human rights abuses or to provide aid during humanitarian crises.

Preemptive Strike: A military action taken in anticipation of an imminent attack to neutralize or eliminate the perceived threat.

Peacekeeping: Military operations undertaken with the consent of conflicting parties to maintain peace and stability in post-conflict areas.