Role of regional organizations in peacekeeping operations

Abstract

The Charter of the United enshrines Chapter VIII of regional arrangements or agencies dealing with matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security where regional action is appropriate and in conformity with the purposes and principles of the United Nations ; The Cold War missed the opportunity to make the right use of Chapter VIII; at that time, regional arrangements were in fact sometimes impeding the resolution of disputes by the peaceful means provided for in the Charter and the Charter deliberately omitting any precise definition of arrangements And regional organizations, thus allowing for the useful flexibility of attempts by States to deal with something in which regional action is appropriate and can also contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. In the past, regional arrangements have often been made because of the absence of a global system of collective security; their activities can sometimes conflict with their objectives with the sense of solidarity required to ensure the effectiveness of the world Organization; To provide a great service if its activities are carried out in conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter.