Peacekeeping should not go “back to basics”. The UN provides needed and important mechanisms for peacekeeping which have to be adjusted flexibly as necessary and which have to be determined individually depending on the respective case – especially against the background of a more unstable world facing new threats and forms of warfare.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Task: Should UN peacekeeping go “back to basics” or expand its task fields?
- The Changing Shape of Peacekeeping
- The Changing Facets of International Law
- The Controversies of a Broadened Mandate
- Steps to Adapt Peacekeeping
- In Short
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay argues that the United Nations should expand its peacekeeping activities rather than concentrate on its traditional role. It examines the evolving nature of conflict and international law, suggesting that UN peacekeeping needs to adapt to new challenges. The essay also considers the controversies surrounding a broader mandate for peacekeeping operations.
- The Evolution of UN Peacekeeping
- The Impact of Changing International Law
- The Need for Flexibility and Adaptability
- The Controversies of Broadened Peacekeeping Mandates
- The Role of Regional Organizations and Partnerships
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay begins by outlining the historical development of UN peacekeeping, highlighting the shift from traditional military-centric missions to more comprehensive approaches involving military, police, and civilian personnel. It emphasizes the need for flexibility in adapting peacekeeping operations to meet the changing nature of conflicts and threats.
The essay then explores the impact of evolving international law, particularly regarding state sovereignty and human rights. It argues that traditional notions of state sovereignty have been challenged by the rise of internal conflicts and the need for international intervention. The essay also emphasizes the growing importance of human rights in the context of peacekeeping.
The essay acknowledges the controversies surrounding the expansion of UN peacekeeping mandates, including the lack of a clear legal basis and the potential for neutrality to be compromised. However, it argues that the benefits of a more comprehensive approach outweigh these challenges.
The essay concludes by discussing steps taken to adapt peacekeeping operations, such as the establishment of the UN Peacebuilding Commission and the promotion of regionalization and task-sharing. It argues that these initiatives are crucial for consolidating peace and preventing the recurrence of conflict.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on the role of the United Nations in peacekeeping, exploring the evolving nature of conflict and international law. Key themes include traditional vs. contemporary peacekeeping, the changing nature of state sovereignty, human rights, and the need for adaptable and flexible peacekeeping operations. The text also examines the controversies surrounding broadened mandates, the role of regional organizations, and the concept of post-conflict peacebuilding.
- Quote paper
- Natalie Züfle (Author), 2009, Should UN peacekeeping go “back to basics” or further expand its task fields?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/180105
