peacekeeping
the maintenance of international peace and security by the deployment of military forces in a particular area: the United Nations' efforts toward peacekeeping.
an instance of this.
for or pertaining to peacekeeping: peacekeeping forces.
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How to use peacekeeping in a sentence
In 2010, after an earthquake devastated Haiti, United Nations peacekeeping troops meant to provide support ended up causing a cholera epidemic in the country.
So far, civilian engagement has been high, the peacekeeping body says.
The United Nations is turning to artificial intelligence in search for peace in war zones | Dalvin Brown | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostArtificial intelligence is helping to broker peacekeeping deals in war-torn countries, underscoring how the tech with a bad reputation can have a positive impact, too.
The United Nations is turning to artificial intelligence in search for peace in war zones | Dalvin Brown | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostNow Sweden is a very different country committed to peacekeeping and international cooperation.
Humans Have Gotten Nicer and Better at Making War - Issue 94: Evolving | Steve Paulson | January 6, 2021 | NautilusAs someone who often discusses the value of peacekeeping in extended-family situations like this one, I hope you’ll trust me when I say this peace is not worth keeping.
Carolyn Hax: She’s tired of being a tongue-biter around a backbiter | Carolyn Hax | November 22, 2020 | Washington Post
Because of this, the peacekeeping forces have been blocking Muslims from leaving on envoys out of the country.
The United Nations peacekeeping force, MONUSCO, is the largest and best-funded in the world.
Bolotov also had called for Russia to deploy peacekeeping troops to eastern Ukraine.
The Sky Explodes Over Luhansk, and Kiev Blames the Separatists | Anna Nemtsova | June 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe U.N. peacekeeping battalion of Indian soldiers fired warning shots, but failed to halt the angry mob.
Before There’s a Genocide: The Slaughter in South Sudan Must Stop | Justine Fleischner, John Prendergast | April 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFar from it, the continent had become a security “exporter,” contributing peacekeeping forces around the world.
Are there alternative or more effective ways and means to conduct these peacekeeping-related operations?
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanIt is also true that certain operations such as peacekeeping tend to be manpower intensive.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanThey include the increasingly familiar peacemaking, peacekeeping, show of force, and humanitarian relief efforts.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanYour joint resolution on the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon is also serving the cause of peace.
Now the multinational peacekeeping force and our marines are helping them break their cycle of despair.
British Dictionary definitions for peacekeeping
/ (ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ) /
the maintenance of peace, esp the prevention of further fighting between hostile forces in an area
(as modifier): a UN peacekeeping force
Derived forms of peacekeeping
- peacekeeper, noun
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