Peace
International Law: Matters of International Concern: Peace and Security
Introduction to Peace
Among the central aims of the UN are the maintenance of peace and security and the suppression of acts of aggression. The principles of the UN Charter prohibit the use of force to settle disputes and bar intervention by a nation into the domestic affairs of another nation. The charter also expressly includes among its objectives the maintenance of respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law.
International law provides methods for the settlement of disputes by means other than war. The UN Charter directs disputants to engage in negotiation, conciliation, arbitration, or recourse to the International Court of Justice. When conflicts do arise, the UN Security Council may determine that there exists a threat to the peace or a breach of the peace, or that an act of aggression has been committed. The Security Council may vote to deploy UN peacekeeping forces-military personnel and civilians volunteered by UN member governments-to help implement peace agreements, monitor ceasefires, provide emergency relief, and perform other functions essential to maintain peace. Over time the decisions of the Security Council have created a body of law and policy on issues of peace and security, including the development of international criminal law to hold individuals accountable for the most serious illegal acts of violence.” (1)
Results and peace significance analysis in the Context of Peacemaking
Definition of Results and peace significance analysis published by the United Nations: Matrix that provides detailed analysis of Programme results and its underlying theories of change. It supports and complements the analysis contained in the Logical Framework of Analysis. It further explains the peace significance of indicators which serve as proof or evidence that the results or changes are being achieved.
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- Peacebuilding
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- Peacemaking theory
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Notes and References
- Information about Peace in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Guide to Peace
Peace, Peace Concept, Threat to Peace
Further Reading
- A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Peace, H Volger, KA Annan -2010)
- The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007)
- International Law: A Dictionary (including Peace, Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005)
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