The United Nations (UN) faces new challenges in peacekeeping work: the international community is divided, and armed conflicts are becoming increasingly multifaceted, complicating efforts to resolve them.
Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding, in an interview spoke about the growing complexity of crises and the influence of various actors on the search for paths to peace.
“Conflicts are becoming more complex. They begin between two countries, and then spread across the region. More actors are involved, making conflicts increasingly difficult to resolve. There are also many other problems, such as the development of weapons systems.”
DiCarlo stressed that even during the Cold War crises were resolved faster than today, despite the generally complex global situation. Using Sudan as an example, she explained how dozens of players interact with each other, seeking common solutions.
“There is the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and a number of member states, each trying to solve this problem. We need greater unity in our efforts,” said the UN deputy secretary-general.
“There is the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and a number of member states, each trying to solve this problem. We need greater unity in our efforts.”
Moreover, those responsible for outcomes say that achieving peace should not be limited to demands about territory: too much pressure could lead to a new round of aggression and stall progress. In this context, calls for greater coordination among countries and regional structures are heard to prevent derailments in peacebuilding efforts.
In this context, it is important to emphasize the need for close cooperation between regions, the involvement of a wide range of actors, and the sustained continuation of diplomatic initiatives. Only joint, purposeful actions can reduce the multifaceted nature of crises and bring closer a stable peace on multiple fronts.
