Waging peace

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Since 1945, the United Nations Security Council has been central to an international security regime aimed at maintaining peace and security. Throughout the Cold War and beyond, there has been a notable decline in inter-state warfare, with the Council contributing to this evolution. However, it has faced significant challenges, particularly in addressing domestic conflicts involving non-state actors and issues of legitimacy, often perceived as favoring the interests of its three western permanent members. Lacking a standing military force for enforcement, the Council has instead relied on international peacekeeping forces, delegated enforcement to coalitions or regional alliances, and embraced mechanisms not originally envisioned by the UN Charter, such as international criminal tribunals and transitional administrations. Its agenda increasingly encompasses issues traditionally seen as domestic, including economic disparity, political repression, corruption, insurgency, and resource conflicts. This analysis explores the Security Council's actions and inactions over the past seventy years. Professor Max Hilaire offers a thorough examination of the Council's role in transnational armed conflicts through UN and normative frameworks, making this work a significant contribution to the fields of international law, relations, and the historical context of this ambitious institution aimed at fostering global peace and security.