What was the United States' role in global conflict during Bill Clinton's administration? Was the administration successful at achieving it's goals?
During Bill Clinton's administration, the United States was involved in several global conflicts, including the Bosnian War and the Kosovo War, as well as the ongoing Gulf War and Somalia intervention.
The Clinton administration advocated for a policy of multilateralism, working with international organizations such as NATO and the United Nations to address these conflicts. In Bosnia, the administration worked with NATO to conduct airstrikes against the Bosnian Serb forces, which eventually led to a peace agreement in 1995. In Kosovo, the administration again worked with NATO to conduct airstrikes against Serbian forces, which led to the withdrawal of Serbian forces and the establishment of UN administration in Kosovo.
Overall, the Clinton administration's approach to global conflict was generally successful in achieving its goals of promoting stability and peace. However, criticisms have been voiced over the effectiveness of these interventions and the potential negative consequences, such as civilian casualties and long-term destabilization.