Carnegie Council Podcasts · Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

Moral Dilemmas and Political Tradeoffs in Peacekeeping Operations

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How can UN peacekeepers remain impartial when mandated to neutralize specific armed actors in conflict zones?
This panel discussion explores the moral dilemmas and political trade-offs in UN peacekeeping operations, featuring experts Jean-Marie Guéhenno and Jennifer Welsh. They cover topics like impartiality, protection of civilians, Security Council hypocrisy, and challenges from cyber warfare, offering insights into past missions and future directions.

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A sober panel on peacekeeping, politics, and the limits of force.

The segment stays close to the hard mechanics of UN peacekeeping, and that restraint gives it weight. Mandate design, Security Council politics, local risk, and the limits of force all share the frame.

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You want the ethics behind peacekeeping, not the slogans.

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