Peacekeepers in Ukraine: Coercion to peace and nothing else

It sounds promising — if not for the lessons of past experiences and the specifics of the issue. Sooner or later, these will become clear to everyone, including experts and even the less-informed public.

Peacekeeping as a concept? Let’s just say, it’s very broad.

To put it simply, it could mean peacekeeping, peacemaking, or peacebuilding. But when it comes to Russian aggression, only one thing fits: peace enforcement — coercion to peace.

Anything else would be an inflated and completely artificial narrative, created when the tools to counter an aggressor aren’t working. Worse, it would put Ukraine on the same level as a nation that has blatantly violated every international rule and norm!

Peacekeeping is effective after peace has been enforced — using Mirages, Taurus, Tomahawks, and the combined power of an international coalition. Only then can a proper contingent step in to protect a country suffering from illegal aggression...

Coercion to peace isn’t just the best way — it’s the only way to bring back peace. The UN Charter itself says as much.

After that, we can talk about peacekeeping, peacemaking, and peacebuilding.

But not before!

Don’t put the cart before the horse!

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About the author. Valeriy Chaly, Ukrainian diplomat, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the USA.

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