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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
Action to maintain peace or a ceasefire, including monitoring opposing forces and preventing incidents from escalating.
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Paper 2
Revise: Resolving International Disputes and ConflictsAs a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, it helps draft and vote on resolutions concerning conflicts, sanctions and peacekeeping. Working with other countries can coordinate a response rather than leave each government acting separately.
Paper 2
Work to help maintain peace and security in areas affected by conflict, often involving military, police and civilian personnel.
Distinguish peacekeeping from combat: troops can monitor a ceasefire and prevent escalation without fighting to defeat an opponent.
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The UK has a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, which deals with international peace and security. This gives the UK influence over decisions concerning matters such as peacekeeping missions and sanctions. Influence means having a role in shaping decisions, not being able to make every other country follow the UK’s wishes.
