Peacekeeping Strategies

The 21st century is expected to see a number of significant changes in the strategies and approaches used for peacekeeping, reflecting the evolving nature of conflicts and the rapid pace of technological advancement.

Some of the key highlights include:

• Increased focus on preventive diplomacy: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly focus on preventive diplomacy as a means of preventing conflicts before they occur. This will likely involve a greater emphasis on early warning systems, peacebuilding activities, and diplomatic engagement to address the root causes of conflicts.
  
• Increased use of technology: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly make use of technology as a means of enhancing the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. This will likely involve the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite imagery, and other technological tools to gather and analyse information, as well as the use of communication technologies to facilitate dialogue and coordination among peacekeepers.
  
• Increased focus on local ownership: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly focus on local ownership as a means of ensuring the sustainability of peacekeeping operations. This will likely involve a greater emphasis on working with local actors, such as civil society organisations, to build capacity and promote stability, as well as a greater focus on transferring responsibility for security and governance to local authorities.
  
• Increased use of multidimensional approaches: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly make use of multidimensional approaches as a means of addressing the complex and interconnected nature of conflicts. This will likely involve a greater emphasis on integrating political, security, humanitarian, and development activities to address the root causes of conflicts and build sustainable peace.

• Increased use of regional organisations: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly make use of regional organisations as a means of addressing conflicts and promoting stability. This will likely involve a greater emphasis on working with regional organisations, such as the African Union, to plan and conduct peacekeeping operations, as well as a greater focus on building the capacity of regional organisations to respond to conflicts.
  
• Increased use of partnerships: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly make use of partnerships as a means of addressing conflicts and promoting stability. This will likely involve a greater emphasis on working with a wide range of partners, such as civil society organisations, international organisations, and private sector actors, to plan and conduct peacekeeping operations and build sustainable peace.
  
• Increased focus on gender and diversity: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly focus on gender and diversity as a means of ensuring the inclusivity and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. This will likely involve a greater emphasis on the participation of women in peacekeeping operations and the protection of their rights, as well as a greater focus on the participation of other marginalised groups in peacekeeping operations.
  
• Increased focus on protection of civilians: In the 21st century, it is expected that peacekeeping strategies will increasingly focus on the protection of civilians as a means of preventing atrocities and promoting stability. This will likely involve a greater emphasis on the use of peacekeepers to protect civilians, as well as a greater focus on the development of new policies and practices to protect civilians in conflict zones.

It’s important to note that these are just a few examples of the changes that are expected to be important in peacekeeping strategies in the 21st century. Other changes may also emerge as the international security landscape continues to evolve. It’s also important to note that peacekeeping strategies can evolve and change over time, and the priorities and focus of a peacekeeping operation may change depending on the specific context and