Peacekeeping

How it is used

Common phrases: peacekeeping mission, peacekeeping operation, peacekeeping forces. UN peacekeepers are known as 'blue helmets'. The basic principles are consent of the parties, impartiality and limited use of force.

Example sentences

1. The Security Council extended the peacekeeping mission for another year.

2. Peacekeeping troops patrol the buffer zone between the two sides.

3. Several countries contribute police officers to UN peacekeeping.

Common collocations

• peacekeeping mission
• peacekeeping operation
• peacekeeping forces
• UN peacekeeping
• contribute to peacekeeping

Related terms

• ceasefireAn agreement between the sides in an armed conflict to stop fighting, either for a limited time or as a first step towards a lasting peace.
• United NationsThe global organisation set up in 1945 to keep international peace and security, build friendly relations between nations and encourage cooperation; almost every state is a member.
• Security CouncilThe UN organ with primary responsibility for international peace and security. It has 15 members and can take decisions, such as sanctions, that all UN member states must carry out.
• conflictA serious disagreement or struggle between states or groups, ranging from a political dispute to armed violence; in IR it often means armed conflict.

This word in other fields

The same English word can have a different meaning in another field:

• peacekeeping · Military & Defence

More terms: Conflict & Security

• alliance
• collective security
• deterrence
• arms control
• non-proliferation
• escalation
• confidence-building measures