As budgets shrink, UN Peacekeeping looks to the future

This article is published in association with United Nations. With just weeks to go before a key ministerial meeting in Berlin, the UN and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to peacekeeping – a vital tool for global stability that must now adapt to dwindling resources. “This is a particularly timely meeting,” said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General […]

Global forum suggests fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN peacekeeping must be fit for purpose as the nature of conflict evolves in the 21st century along with new weapons technology, more than 60 nations heard this week at a global forum on the future of peace operations, taking place in Indonesia. “Our thinking should be […]

Diplomacy key to ending crisis in eastern DR Congo: UN peacekeeping chief

This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of UN Peace Operations has underscored the need for continued diplomatic efforts to end the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and avert the potential for wider conflict.  Jean-Pierre Lacroix briefed journalists at UN Headquarters on Friday, as the M23 rebel group […]

Who are the Blue Helmets? UN peacekeeping, explained

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum In 1988, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to an unusual recipient: a military force. Yet the decision to honour the United Nations peacekeeping forces was in line with […]

Peacekeeping chief highlights challenges facing UN Police

This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Top cops from across the globe are meeting at United Nations Headquarters this week to chart a vision for the police components deployed to UN peacekeeping missions. They are taking part in the two-day UN Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) which aims to build […]

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