The Role of the UN in Conflict and Peacekeeping Flashcards

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What is the main aim of the United Nations (UN) in conflicts?

Its main aim is to keep peace between countries. It tries to stop wars and protect global security.

What is the UN Security Council and why is it important in conflicts?

It is the UN body that makes key peace and security decisions. It can pass resolutions. It can set sanctions and allow military action.

How did the UN react when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990?

The UN condemned Iraq and demanded it withdraw from Kuwait. It passed resolutions and placed economic sanctions on Iraq. Later it allowed a coalition to use force to free Kuwait.

What are UN sanctions and how were they used against Iraq in the 1990s?

Sanctions are limits on trade, travel, or money with a country. The UN used sanctions to put pressure on Iraq to obey its resolutions.

What was the job of UN weapons inspectors in Iraq after the Gulf War?

Their job was to find and destroy Iraq's banned weapons. They visited sites, checked documents, and reported back to the Security Council.

What is a UN peacekeeping mission?

It is a group of soldiers and staff from different UN countries. They help keep ceasefires, protect civilians, and support peace agreements.

What did the UN do in Kuwait after the Gulf War ended?

It set up a peacekeeping mission to watch the Iraq–Kuwait border. Peacekeepers helped prevent new fighting and gave both sides more trust.

How did the UN respond to the 11 September 2001 attacks on the USA?

The Security Council said the attacks were a threat to world peace. It supported action against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and urged all states to help fight terrorism.

What was the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan?

It was a security force created by a UN resolution. It helped keep Kabul and nearby areas safe and supported the new Afghan government.

How did the UN help rebuild Afghanistan after 2001?

UN agencies gave food, shelter, and medical care to Afghan people. The UN also helped organise elections and support new schools and police forces.

Why can the UN find it hard to act in conflicts?

It relies on member states to provide money, troops, and equipment. Also, any permanent member of the Security Council can use a veto. This can block action.

How was the UN involved in the build-up to the Iraq War in 2003?

UN inspectors returned to Iraq to search for weapons of mass destruction. Some countries wanted a new UN resolution to approve war. Others opposed this, so the Security Council stayed divided.

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