At times, a regional response may be the best means to prevent or end conflict; at other times, direct involvement of the United Nations, either alone or with regional partners, may be the only way to act effectively.
有时候，区域反应是预防或结束冲突的最佳办法；另外一些时候，联合国或单独或与区域伙伴一起进行直接干预可能是惟一有效的行动方式。