Interdependence based on situational needs? --- Yes, it is common for the military to assist in humanitarian operations due to the use of military infrastructure being an effective asset. However, should the military actively engaged in a conflict the disassociation between Humanitarian Organizations and the military is vital, because this impartiality provides safety for Humanitarian Aid workers.

So I want to put out there that maybe the interdependence shifts along the situational needs of the organization. - this is rather a statement up for discussion then a question

I am basing this on the different Humanitarian Aid strategies in Honduras and Colombia. The Honduran military worked closely with international organizations providing Air and Land transportation. This proved immensely important to the effectiveness of the disaster response after Eta and Iota. In Colombia however, the military is in an open and active conflict with armed groups. Organizations (especially local) therefore prefer to disassociate themselves from the military and design purely civilian operations in order to signalize absolute impartiality.

• these arguments are merely from personal observation and experience, but if necessary I can supply sources.

Source author: Fritz Pinnow fritzpinnow@gmx.de