Civil War Interventions and Resolutions

The video explores the complexities of civil wars, focusing on the effects of foreign intervention, the role of negotiated settlements, and the impact of military victories. It highlights the international community's preference for negotiated settlements but acknowledges the robustness of military victories. The video also discusses the challenges and limitations of international involvement, using case studies like Sri Lanka and South Sudan to illustrate different outcomes.

What is a common consequence of foreign intervention in a civil war?

• It shortens the duration of the war.

• It extends the duration of the war.

• It has no impact on the war.

• It resolves the conflict immediately.

What is the international community's preferred method for resolving civil wars?

• Military victories

• Economic sanctions

• Negotiated settlements

• Complete isolation

What is a key requirement for a successful negotiated settlement in a civil war?

• One side must completely surrender.

• Both sides must remain committed for a long time.

• The conflict must be ignored by the media.

• The international community must withdraw.

What is a characteristic of military victories in civil wars?

• They are more robust and long-lasting.

• They often lead to immediate peace.

• They are less robust than negotiated settlements.

• They are always supported by the international community.

Why are rebel victories considered more robust?

• They are less likely to involve the population.

• They demonstrate military might and gain legitimacy.

• They lack legitimacy.

• They are always supported by the government.

Why does the international community often avoid supporting military victories?

• They prefer economic sanctions.

• They believe military victories are too quick.

• They fear the implications of advocating force.

• They lack the resources to intervene.

What is a challenge for the international community in resolving civil wars?

• They are always willing to use military force.

• They cannot commit to bringing peace everywhere.

• They prefer to ignore civil wars.

• They can easily intervene in all conflicts.

Which recent civil war was resolved through a government victory?

• South Sudan

• Yugoslavia

• Syria

• Sri Lanka

What was the outcome of the civil war in South Sudan?

• A government victory

• A rebel victory leading to partition

• A negotiated settlement

• An ongoing conflict

Why does the international community hesitate to support the creation of new states?

• They believe new states are unstable.

• They prefer to maintain existing borders.

• They fear setting a precedent for multinational states.

• They lack the resources to support new states.