11. Protecting Citizens Abroad
Rescuing nationals or foreign citizens facing danger in unstable regions has long been a justification for intervention. For instance, in 1982, the United States evacuated American citizens from Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War, ensuring their safety amid escalating violence. Similarly, in 2015, China evacuated 629 of its nationals and 279 foreign citizens from Yemen, utilizing naval vessels to transport them to safer locations (ecns.cn).
