In an increasingly interconnected world, violent conflict has become a concern to the global community. It is necessary to ensure that manifest conflicts are resolved expeditiously and latent (or yet to manifest) conflicts are prevented. At the same time, taking care of the needs of the victims (and those at risk) of being adversely impacted by conflict requires a coordinated response from various actors, including the United Nations institutions and other peacebuilding organizations. This book explains the complexities and dilemmas surrounding the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions and explores their potential to either alleviate or exacerbate violent conflicts. It is hoped that the book will contribute to a better understanding of the challenges and dilemmas faced by humanitarian actors in the complex contexts that violent conflicts manifest.