peacekeeping
noun
peace·keep·ing
ˈpēs-ˌkē-piŋ 
: the preserving of peace
especially
: international enforcement and supervision of a truce between hostile states or communities
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Other countries imposed sanctions and an arms embargo, peacekeeping forces were established by the African Union and the United Nations, and the Sudanese leader who commanded the genocide was eventually ousted.
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Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
Engaged in my own independent research projects on domestic & international issues before grad school earning a master’s focusing on international peacekeeping, democracy promotion, humanitarian aid, international development, & reconstruction operations.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
Engaged in my own independent research projects on domestic & international issues before grad school earning a master’s focusing on international peacekeeping, democracy promotion, humanitarian aid, international development, & reconstruction operations.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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peacekeeping
noun
peace·keep·ing
ˈpē-ˌskē-piŋ
: the enforcing of a truce between countries or groups by an international military force
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