The United Nations’ Peace-keeping Operations

The author describes the background and the main objectives pursued by the peace-keeping operations of the United Nations. He explains the achievements and limitations, and mentions the areas of the U.N. in charge of controlling them. He also briefly recounts the different missions that have taken place since 1948, and analyzes the implications for Mexico in eventual participation in these operations. He argues convincingly that, before being considered instruments of intervention, peace missions are a reflection of a new global awareness of threats against international security.