IS UN Peacekeeping an Effective Program, Deserving of U.S. Support?
Harpinder Athwal Congressional Digest: A Pro & Con Monthly, VOL. 83 NO. 7 September 2004 The need for effective and efficient UN peace operations is evident. In states considered unimportant to the global economy, the UN is often the only entity willing or able to provide security, stability and the foundation for permanent peace during times of crisis. UN member states have a responsibility to support the UN peace operations system and structure and reform it adequately to meet the needs of the post-conflict societies and regions by securing areas for the civilians, restore and maintain the rule of law, and enable economic and political reconstruction to occur successfully within a secure environment. Through the UN member states can work in cooperation to build a more stable, secure world for us all. They share the burden, use existing infrastructures to tackle problems and add legitimacy to there actions abroad. Following the recent experience of the U.S. carrying out post-conflict
