Word: interventionism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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As Scheffer's presentation drew to a close he brought up the subject of humanitarian intervention and the necessity of preventing war-related atrocities.
According to Ogata, military intervention in domestic crises can create instability, necessitating the type of intervention her organization offers.
She also called for increased worldwide leadership for effective humanitarian intervention and conflict resolution.
"Could a stronger, more coherent political solution have prevented the so-called humanitarian intervention that is now pushing out thousands of refugees out of Kosovo?" Ogata said, referring to the NATO airstrikes in the Balkans.
In light of these changing situations, Ogata suggested two ways to adjust methods of intervention: recreating governments and rebuilding divided societies.