Peacekeeping missions refer to operations carried out by the United Nations or other authorized entities with the goal of promoting peace, stability, and conflict resolution in areas affected by conflicts or tensions.
Related terms
Conflict Resolution: Techniques used to resolve disputes peacefully without resorting to violence or aggression.
Blue Helmets/Peacekeepers: Armed forces personnel deployed under UN command who wear distinctive blue helmets as a symbol of their neutral role in conflict zones.
Mandate: The authority granted by the UN Security Council for a peacekeeping mission, outlining its objectives, rules of engagement, and duration.