The United Nations in Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping: Roles, Failures, and the Road to Reform”

Editorial

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Introduction The United Nations (UN), since its inception in 1945, has aimed to prevent conflicts, promote global peace, and protect human rights. Mandated by its Charter, the UN is empowered to resolve conflicts peacefully (diplomacy, mediation) and, if required, through force. However, significant shortcomings have emerged, as seen in Rwanda, Bosnia, Ukraine, and West Asia conflicts. These limitations raise calls…