During what event did he rise to prominence in 1999?
The Gulf War
The intervention in Kosovo
The peacekeeping mission in East Timor
The War in Afghanistan
Answer
During the peacekeeping mission in East Timor, General John Alexander, the commander of the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET), rose to prominence. The mission was established in 1999 to restore peace and security after the referendum on independence for East Timor, which had been overwhelmingly approved by the East Timorese people.
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