Global tension, funding woes threaten peacekeeping missions: SIPRI
Geopolitical tensions and a funding crisis are threatening UN-led peacekeeping missions, according to a report by SIPRI. The number of international personnel deployed in peacekeeping operations has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, raising concerns about the future of multilateral conflict management. Without adequate funding and political support, the effectiveness of institutions like the United Nations may be severely compromised.
- ▪The number of international personnel in peacekeeping operations fell to just under 79,000 at the end of 2025.
- ▪A funding shortfall of $2 billion exists in the UN's budget for 2024-2025.
- ▪The UN Security Council faces challenges in renewing operation mandates due to hard-line demands from permanent members.
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- ▪ Global tension and funding woes threaten peacekeeping missions, SIPRI warns — South China Morning Post
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Global tension, funding woes threaten peacekeeping missions: SIPRISign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUN-led operations are being weakened by a funding crisis, as the largest donors failed to honour all or part of their commitments.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 25, 2026, 08:05 AMUpdated May 25, 2026, 08:06 AMListenSTOCKHOLM – Geopolitical tensions and a funding crisis are jeopardising peacekeeping missions, particularly those under the auspices of the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.Just under 79,000 international personnel were deployed in international peacekeeping operations at the end of 2025, the lowest number in at least 25 years, the institute said in a report.“If things continue in this way, we could…
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