An ancient Roman expression states, "Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum"; "Therefore whoever wishes for peace, let him prepare for war". Throughout much of the twentieth century, nations have attempted to resolve conflicts and ensure peace. The most preeminent conflicts include the First World War, the Second World War, and the War in Vietnam. The underlying causes of these conflicts were national, cultural, and religious. Current conflicts around the world are the result of demands for self-determination, unification, and political rivalries. Intervention by developed countries, since the beginning of the twentieth century, has created the very factors which could lead to war.
             Intervention is defined as interfering with political situations by governments of nations. This could be mean the employment of military force, or the act of colonization in developing nations. There are many examples of such actions spread throughout the course of the twentieth century. A few examples include the First World War, the Second World War, the Cold War, and the conflict in Vietnam. Specifically, this paper will deal with intervention in Vietnam, Germany, and the Middle Eastern nations.
             The insecurity of Vietnam was shown through the actions of the French early in the twentieth century. The Hanoi Exposition was France's attempt to implement imperial rule in its colonies, and to solidify French rule in Indochina. During the Hanoi Exposition, France made numerous decisions that greatly affected Vietnam's economics, government, and political position. Paul Doumer, the founder of the Hanoi Exposition explains: "Its purpose was to forge a united and coherent political and economic entity out of the five French possessions in Indochina" (Doumer 140, 1930). This meant that France was attempting to secure Indochina for its own economic, and political purposes. The Exposition was mutually beneficial in t...