The efforts of NGOs to engage in search and rescue operations to save migrants in the Mediterranean illustrate the 'sovereign limits' of NGO influence; this humanitarian crisis could not be solved by NGOs alone, but rather required more proactive policy solutions from European governments.

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NGOs operating in the Mediterranean to save migrants indeed highlight the limitations of non-governmental organizations in addressing the root causes of such crises. While they can provide immediate relief and save lives, the broader issues of migration, including its causes and the establishment of safe, legal pathways for refugees, necessitate comprehensive policy solutions from governments.

The Efforts of NGOs to Engage in Search and Rescue