5. Humanitarian Concerns
Humanitarian crises such as genocide, famine, or natural disasters can prompt international intervention. The 1994 Rwandan genocide, which resulted in the systematic killing of over a million people, primarily Tutsi, is a stark example. The United Nations’ response has been widely criticized for its inaction during the crisis. Similarly, NATO’s 1999 bombing of Kosovo aimed to halt the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the region, following the failure of diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict (nato.int).
