Introduction to Peace Support Operations Flashcards
What is the aim of United Nations Peace Support Operations (PSO)?
To introduce the United Nations Peace Support Operations (PSO)
PSO is the globally accepted model for managing violent conflicts and building peace.
What are five peace and security activities?
- Conflict Prevention
- Peacemaking
- Peace Enforcement
- Peacekeeping
- Peacebuilding
Differentiate between robust peacekeeping and peace enforcement.
Robust peacekeeping: With consent; uses armed force in the field
Peace enforcement: Without consent; includes sanctions and blockades.
What is the definition of Peace Support Operations (PSOs)?
Operations to prevent, manage, or resolve conflicts and assist nations in transitioning from conflict to peace.
What are the strengths of PSOs?
- Legitimacy
- Global reach
- Burden-sharing
- Multidimensional mandates
Identify a key historical mission of the UN.
- UNTSO (1948)
- UNMOGIP (1949)
- UNIFIL (1978)
What is the UN Security Council’s role in PSO?
It is the authorizing body.
What is conflict prevention in the context of peace and security activities?
Diplomatic measures before conflict.
What is peacemaking?
Diplomatic action to reach agreements during conflict.
What does peacekeeping involve?
Maintain peace post-conflict with the consent of parties.
What is peacebuilding?
Address root causes post-conflict for lasting peace.
What are the principles of UN Peacekeeping?
- Consent
- Impartiality
- Non-Use of Force
What does impartiality mean in UN Peacekeeping?
Mandates are implemented without bias.
When can force be used in UN Peacekeeping?
Only in self-defense or to defend the mandate.
What is legitimacy in the context of PSO?
Derived from international law and the UN Charter.
What factors contribute to credibility in PSO?
Achieved through mandate fulfillment and managing expectations.
What are the core values of UN Peacekeeping?
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
List the core competencies in PSO.
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Accountability
- Planning and Organization
- Technological Awareness
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
What are the mandated tasks in PSO?
- Core Business: Ceasefire monitoring, political process facilitation
- Peacebuilding Activities: Disarmament, electoral assistance, rule of law reform
- Support Roles: Humanitarian aid and socio-economic development
- Cross-Cutting Tasks: Human rights, gender equality, child protection
What are the humanitarian principles?
- Humanity
- Neutrality
- Impartiality
- Independence
What does neutrality mean in humanitarian principles?
Avoid taking sides in conflicts.
Fill in the blank: The basic principles of UN Peacekeeping are _______.
Consent, Impartiality, Non-Use of Force
Fill in the blank: The UN Core Values are _______.
Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
What are the categories of mandated tasks?
- Core business
- Support roles
- Peacebuilding activities
- Cross-cutting thematic tasks
