Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Functions of the UN: Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Introduction to Maintenance of International Peace and Security
The UN has three primary ways to maintain international peace and security. All directly involve the Security Council. Under chapter 6 of the UN charter, the UN can assist in the peaceful resolution of international disputes. This authority has evolved into the use of UN authorized peacekeeping forces. Under chapter 7 of the UN charter, the UN can authorize military action to enforce its resolutions. Finally, the UN can serve as a forum for international deliberations on long-term solutions to pressing security issues, such as arms control and terrorism.” (1)
Resources
Notes and References
- Information about Maintenance of International Peace and Security in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Leave a Reply