Topic 1: UN Security Council

Subtopics:
Peacekeeping
Security Council's role in UN Peacekeeping Operations
Role of the Security Council

Peacekeeping

1. What are the principles of Peacekeeping?

1. Consent of the parties

2. Impartiality
3. Non-use of force except self defence of the mandate

The Security Council's role in a new UN Peacekeeping Operation

What are the various steps of Peacekeeping Operations?

Intial consultations, technical field assessment, Security Council resolution,

appointment of senior officials, planning, deployment

- Initial consultations

What is the purpose of UN consultations in Peacekeeping operations?

-To determine the best response by the international community

- Technical field assessment

What is the purpose of an assessment mission?

To analyse and assess the overall situation on the ground to determine if

peacekeeping operations are possible. (from a security, political, military,
humanitarian and human rights point of view)

 Security Council resolution

What does a resolution establish?

The operation's mandate and size, and details the tasks it will be responsible for
performing.

 Appointment of senior officials

Who are the officials appointed by the Secretary-General?
Head of Mission, a peace-operations Force Commander and Police
Commissioner

Role of the Security Council

1. What is the main resposibility of the UN Security Council?

It is responsible for the maintenance of the international peace and security.