Ep 175. How should we use peacekeepers in a world of conflict?

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of UN Peacekeepers in a world filled with conflict, featuring insights from Jean-Pierre Lacroix.

The world is steeped in conflict. From Ukraine to the Middle East to Sudan, so what role do UN Peacekeepers play in a world with little peace? And what role can they play To discuss, Jane Kinninmont is joined by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. They discuss the current role of UN peacekeepers, what they can and cannot do, and how they can find a role in a world where fewer peace agreements are being made. To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: Read more on UN Peacekeeping here: https://www.visionofhumanity.org/un-at-80-why-it-needs-to-reinvigorate-peacekeeping/ Read more on why UN Peacekeeping works here: https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/conflict-and-violence-prevention-works-how-do-we-sell-it-politically/ Jane adds: The Institute for Economics and Peace has highlighted the long-term downward trend in funding for peacekeeping and peacebuilding around the world…

People in this episode

Host: Jane Kinninmont

Guest: Jean-Pierre Lacroix

Topics covered

• peacekeeping
• conflict resolution
• UN operations
• international relations
• funding for peacekeeping

Keywords

• peacekeepers
• UN
• conflict
• peace agreements
• funding
• peacebuilding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UN, Institute for Economics and Peace, Evergreen Podcasts

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