Military intervention refers to the use of armed forces by one or more countries to influence the situation in another country. This can occur for various reasons, including humanitarian aid, protecting human rights, or responding to aggression. The intervention can be unilateral, involving one nation, or multilateral, involving a coalition of nations, often sanctioned by organizations like the United Nations. Such actions can take many forms, including airstrikes, ground troops, or naval blockades. Military intervention aims to restore peace, stability, or order, but it can also lead to unintended consequences, such as prolonged conflict or civilian casualties, complicating the situation further.