Rewarding non armed conflicts - UN policy exclusively supporting non armed conflicts

Abstract

This paper argues that the UN might not be the ideal actor to get involved in armed conflicts if its aim is to decrease the occurrence of war. This claim is supported by a negative and a positive dimension. The negative dimension demonstrates that the UN has shown a debatable track record of sustainable results. The positive dimension claims that by providing support only to non-armed conflicts, the UN will create positive incentives for peaceful resolution and sustainably address the structural violence that lies at the root of conflict.