In places of malnutrition, organizations that distribute food aid directly help starving people. The UN have sanctions against North Korea because of its nucle

In places of malnutrition, organizations that distribute food aid directly help starving people. The UN have sanctions against North Korea because of its nuclear testing. Negotiations for nuclear disarmament (if successful) allow reductions of the economic sanctions. Improving its economy will directly help the people to some degree. Activists help pressure governments into bringing up issues at summits (or at the very least they raise awareness in the general community) which can lead to better communication and trade ties. So its clear that some amount of aid, negotiation and activism can help the people of a struggling country. Invading a country in that situation will lead to loss of life. It is also expensive and will probably cause deep seated hatred for many years, which in history has led to more conflicts down the line. The parent comment doesn't deserve 9 points, it doesn't even deserve 2 points. It just appeals to our propensities for aggression.