Peace Enforcement
/ˈpiːs ɛnˌfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of military force authorized by an international body, typically the United Nations, to compel peace and enforce ceasefire agreements in conflict zones.
The UN authorized peace enforcement operations to restore stability in the war-torn region.
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Commentary
Peace enforcement differs from peacekeeping in that it involves coercive measures under a mandate to actively impose peace rather than merely observe and monitor ceasefire compliance.
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