The history of US military intervention in Haiti has not been an altogether happy one. The request for troops is probably not widely shared in Haitian society, which has grown skeptical of the role of external actors in national affairs. While the situation compels some involvement, sending US troops to stabilize the situation would be very risky and would likely result in a longer-term engagement.
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