I believe that during the intervention of NATO in Kosovo exists one consideration no one doubts: the reason for the air attacks, the bombing is not a material interest. The reason is purely humanitarian.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The NATO intervention in Kosovo was driven by humanitarian concerns, not material interests.
- In plain terms
- The bombing of Kosovo was for human reasons, not for money or resources.
- What can you take from it?
- Humanitarian motives can justify military action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is pure humanitarianism possible in war?
- How do we verify state motives?
Another view
Claims of pure humanitarianism can be disputed by critics.
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