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So long, farewell: Stabilisation and the exit of UN peacekeeping operations

By Eugene Chen

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2026

Overview

Focusing on the UN, Chen argues that its retrenchment from peacekeeping operations reflects a wider doctrinal shift from peace-making towards militarised stabilisation. Through a series of case studies, Chen identifies dynamics that decrease the likelihood of UN invitation and increase the risk of UN operational expulsion. He provides recommendations on how the UN might preserve vital elements of its peace and security toolkit.

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