military intervention case studies

Question 1

Russia in Ukraine

Answer 1

• example of direct military action
• self-seeking
• serious assault of Ukrainian Sovereignty
• form of intervention NOT under coalition (ie, Russia acted solo)
  The protection of the HR of a enclave of ethnic Russians was the excuse used by Russia to invade Ukraine in 2014. the motive was actually to annex a strategicalyl important territory (the main Black Sea naval port). Russia likely prompted by the likelihood of Ukraine joining NATO – which would allow NATO troops access to ones of Russias most important front doors. the threat of this led Russia to annex the entire Crimean peninsula and strengthen its land border with Ukraine - by allowing its troops to encroach it.

Question 2

UK in Saudi Arabia

Answer 2

• military aid

Question 3

UK army training Nigerian Army

Answer 3

• indirect military action

Question 4

NATO in Libya

Answer 4

• direct military action
• Libyan civilian war and civilian casualties led to UN intervention involving 19 states, a naval blockade, no-fly zone and air strikes against Gaddafi’s force
• Gaddafi killed and his regime ousted. Breakdown of country into opposing military forces — much violence and disagreement IS infiltration

Question 5

Timor Leste

Answer 5

• success of non-military intervention

Question 6

Zimbabwe

Answer 6

• consequences of inaction