Challenges to Peacekeeping

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the challenges faced by peacekeeping operations.
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What is the primary challenge faced by peacekeeping operations?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of political will

  3. Lack of trained personnel

  4. Lack of equipment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The lack of political will among member states to provide the necessary resources and support for peacekeeping operations is the primary challenge faced by these operations.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations?

  1. Lack of impartiality

  2. Lack of consent from the host country

  3. Lack of cooperation from the parties to the conflict

  4. Lack of funding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lack of impartiality is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations, as they are required to maintain impartiality in order to be effective.

What is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone without the consent of the host country?

  1. Unilateral intervention

  2. Peace enforcement

  3. Coercive diplomacy

  4. Humanitarian intervention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unilateral intervention is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone without the consent of the host country.

Which of the following is not a principle of peacekeeping operations?

  1. Consent of the parties to the conflict

  2. Impartiality

  3. Non-use of force except in self-defense

  4. Use of force to protect civilians


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of force to protect civilians is not a principle of peacekeeping operations, as peacekeeping forces are not authorized to use force except in self-defense.

What is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with the consent of the host country but without a clear mandate?

  1. Peacekeeping by consent

  2. Peace enforcement

  3. Coercive diplomacy

  4. Humanitarian intervention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peacekeeping by consent is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with the consent of the host country but without a clear mandate.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in post-conflict situations?

  1. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of combatants

  2. Reconstruction and development

  3. Protection of human rights

  4. Security sector reform


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Security sector reform is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in post-conflict situations, as it is a long-term process that requires the cooperation of the host country.

What is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to protect civilians?

  1. Peacekeeping by consent

  2. Peace enforcement

  3. Coercive diplomacy

  4. Humanitarian intervention


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Peace enforcement is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to protect civilians.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in complex emergencies?

  1. Lack of access to humanitarian aid

  2. Lack of security

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of funding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lack of political will is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in complex emergencies, as these operations are usually mandated by the UN Security Council.

What is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to impose a peace settlement?

  1. Peacekeeping by consent

  2. Peace enforcement

  3. Coercive diplomacy

  4. Humanitarian intervention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coercive diplomacy is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to impose a peace settlement.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in urban areas?

  1. Dense population

  2. Lack of infrastructure

  3. Lack of security

  4. Lack of funding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of funding is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in urban areas, as these operations are usually well-funded by the UN.

What is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to protect a specific group of people?

  1. Peacekeeping by consent

  2. Peace enforcement

  3. Coercive diplomacy

  4. Humanitarian intervention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humanitarian intervention is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to protect a specific group of people.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in peacekeeping operations in Africa?

  1. Lack of capacity

  2. Lack of funding

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of equipment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of equipment is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in Africa, as these operations are usually well-equipped by the UN.

What is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to prevent the outbreak of a conflict?

  1. Peacekeeping by consent

  2. Peace enforcement

  3. Coercive diplomacy

  4. Preventive deployment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preventive deployment is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to prevent the outbreak of a conflict.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in peacekeeping operations in Asia?

  1. Lack of capacity

  2. Lack of funding

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of equipment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lack of capacity is not a challenge faced by peacekeeping operations in Asia, as these operations are usually well-capacitated by the UN.

What is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to protect a specific area?

  1. Peacekeeping by consent

  2. Peace enforcement

  3. Coercive diplomacy

  4. Safe area


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Safe area is the term used to describe the situation when peacekeeping forces are deployed in a conflict zone with a clear mandate to use force to protect a specific area.

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