Addressing the Perils of Peace Operations: Toward a Global Peacekeeping System

Reviews peacekeeping/peacebuilding over the last 20 years to emphasize the need for a peacekeeping system capable of responding to global challenges. Impediments to a global peacekeeping system include the North-South divide & a resurgence of the Westphalian bias (dominance of state sovereignty). It is contended that the system will require inclusiveness, partnerships, coalition building, global networks, agreement of member states with UN political strategies, the ability to deal with the use of force, & "an inclusive institution to mitigate UN institutional fragmentation.". Adapted from the source document.