What kinds of challenges does Nonviolent Peaceforce face?
A major challenge for Nonviolent Peaceforce is non-alignment or non-partisanship in a conflict area. Nonviolent Peaceforce must tread carefully to avoid being unduly influenced, hold to its mission and cooperate with other groups without compromising its principles. Field directors will be trained to be aware of and deal with these complex issues, and diverse funding sources and personnel will help prevent alignment with power structures.