Introduction to Peace Support Operations

Question 1

What is the aim of United Nations Peace Support Operations (PSO)?

Answer 1

To introduce the United Nations Peace Support Operations (PSO)

PSO is the globally accepted model for managing violent conflicts and building peace.

Question 2

What are five peace and security activities?

Answer 2

• Conflict Prevention
• Peacemaking
• Peace Enforcement
• Peacekeeping
• Peacebuilding

Question 3

Differentiate between robust peacekeeping and peace enforcement.

Answer 3

Robust peacekeeping: With consent; uses armed force in the field
Peace enforcement: Without consent; includes sanctions and blockades.

Question 4

What is the definition of Peace Support Operations (PSOs)?

Answer 4

Operations to prevent, manage, or resolve conflicts and assist nations in transitioning from conflict to peace.

Question 5

What are the strengths of PSOs?

Answer 5

• Legitimacy
• Global reach
• Burden-sharing
• Multidimensional mandates

Question 6

Identify a key historical mission of the UN.

Answer 6

• UNTSO (1948)
• UNMOGIP (1949)
• UNIFIL (1978)

Question 7

What is the UN Security Council’s role in PSO?

Answer 7

It is the authorizing body.

Question 8

What is conflict prevention in the context of peace and security activities?

Answer 8

Diplomatic measures before conflict.

Question 9

What is peacemaking?

Answer 9

Diplomatic action to reach agreements during conflict.

Question 10

What does peacekeeping involve?

Answer 10

Maintain peace post-conflict with the consent of parties.

Question 11

What is peacebuilding?

Answer 11

Address root causes post-conflict for lasting peace.

Question 12

What are the principles of UN Peacekeeping?

Answer 12

• Consent
• Impartiality
• Non-Use of Force

Question 13

What does impartiality mean in UN Peacekeeping?

Answer 13

Mandates are implemented without bias.

Question 14

When can force be used in UN Peacekeeping?

Answer 14

Only in self-defense or to defend the mandate.

Question 15

What is legitimacy in the context of PSO?

Answer 15

Derived from international law and the UN Charter.

Question 16

What factors contribute to credibility in PSO?

Answer 16

Achieved through mandate fulfillment and managing expectations.

Question 17

What are the core values of UN Peacekeeping?

Answer 17

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity

Question 18

List the core competencies in PSO.

Answer 18

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Accountability
• Planning and Organization
• Technological Awareness
• Commitment to Continuous Learning

Question 19

What are the mandated tasks in PSO?

Answer 19

• 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

Question 20

What are the humanitarian principles?

Answer 20

• Humanity
• Neutrality
• Impartiality
• Independence

Question 21

What does neutrality mean in humanitarian principles?

Answer 21

Avoid taking sides in conflicts.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The basic principles of UN Peacekeeping are _______.

Answer 22

Consent, Impartiality, Non-Use of Force

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The UN Core Values are _______.

Answer 23

Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Question 24

What are the categories of mandated tasks?

Answer 24

• Core business
• Support roles
• Peacebuilding activities
• Cross-cutting thematic tasks