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“There is no way around being as international as necessary but also being as local as possible, to involve people in what they need.” James Hancock, a lieutenant-colonel with the world’s largest military alliance, NATO, reflected on the importance of the military in helping to safeguard cultural property and in preventing collateral damage. “After trying to save people’s lives, the next thing to save is people’s reasons for living,” he said, quoting a Haitian minister of culture. “That really captures why this is intrinsic to humanity. It’s vital.” 107