The debate on stabilizing a failing state and restoring democracy predominantly lies in security, or development. The United Nations Security Council has landed on the former and approved the dispatch of an international armed force to Haiti, as the Caribbean country grapples with widespread gang violence and political gridlock. The Caribbean nation has been without an elected government since the assassination of its Prime Minister more than two years ago. The mission was requested due to months of turmoil and deteriorating conditions impacting the civilian population. This year alone has witnessed over 3,000 reported homicides and more than 1,500 cases of kidnapping for ransom. Approximately 200,000 individuals have been displaced from their homes, while incidents of sexual violence and abuse against women and girls by armed gangs continue to rise. Tens of thousands of children are unable to attend school. With a recorded vote of 13 in favor and 2 abstentions (Russia and China), ambassadors in New York endorsed the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to safeguard critical infrastructure and key transit points such as airports, ports, schools, hospitals, and major intersections. However, the UN itself will neither be leading or organizing the intervention and some are questioning whether this intervention is in Haiti's best interest, or solely serves the interest of international powers. Haiti is among the thirteen independent nations that officially acknowledge Taiwan as the legitimate government of China, a stance it has maintained since 1956. While Haiti maintains official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, it does not have such relations with China.