ABSTRACT
The common positive arguments favoring the use of a global organization for peacekeeping is that it has a strong standing in international law, access to global resources (finances, troops, logistics), and competence. This means it can act in an even-handed manner vis-à-vis the conflicting parties and in conflicts around the world. Common positive arguments for regional organizations and ad hoc coalitions contend that they may have more local knowledge and are thus more capable of dealing with local conditions, have equipment adapted to local conditions, are quicker to reach decisions on deployment, and are closer to the scene and consequently can be deployed more quickly than the United Nations. The UN may have inspired or induced…regional organizations to take on peacekeeping.
