The Role and Limitations of the United Nations in Middle East Security

A Case Study of United Nations Truce Supervision Organization

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10.2991/978-2-38476-297-2_124How to use a DOI?

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United Nations; UNTSO; Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Abstract

The United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), established by the United Nations in Palestine, plays a crucial role in monitoring and maintaining the implementation of ceasefire agreements, contributing to security in the Middle East. However, due to the protracted and complex nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the limited functions of ceasefire monitoring organizations, they face challenges in effectively responding to the complex security challenges in the region and playing a fundamental political and diplomatic role in conflicts. To strengthen their role, it is necessary to enhance their effectiveness through multilateral cooperation and innovative conflict resolution models within the framework of the United Nations. This article examines relevant literature to analyze the functions of the United Nations and UNTSO, such as monitoring ceasefires and promoting dialogue and negotiations among conflicting parties, as well as the challenges and limitations they face. It particularly focuses on the complexity and adversarial nature of conflicts, limitations imposed by the conflicting parties, resource constraints, and geopolitical dynamics that restrict their effectiveness in the region. The aim is to provide recommendations and reflections on the contributions, challenges, and improvement paths of these organizations in maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East.

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AU  - Xi Nan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/10/31
TI  - The Role and Limitations of the United Nations in Middle East Security
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 8th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-297-2_124
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-297-2_124
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