The role of the United Nations in confronting the changing nature of emerging international armed conflicts

Alkhtabi, Abdulaziz Ramadan; Diab, Omar Ahmed Khalil

doi:10.63677/jqlap.2025.159730.1328

The role of the United Nations in confronting the changing nature of emerging international armed conflicts

https://doi.org/10.63677/jqlap.2025.159730.1328

Volume 16, Issue: 1 part 2 / 2 - Serial Number 2
Spring 2025

Pages 337-356

AL-Qadisiya Journal For Law and Political Sciences

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Abdulaziz Ramadan Alkhtabi

Omar Ahmed Khalil Diab

University of Mosul / College of Law

Abstract

The victorious countries after World War II worked to establish an international organization called the United Nations, undertaking to spare future generations the scourge of war. These countries enshrined this approach in the goals and principles of the emerging organization, making the maintenance of international peace and security its overriding objective and primary function. On this basis, it began to exercise its powers to confront all threats to international peace and security. However, over time, the mission of the United Nations became increasingly difficult as it began to face a tangible change in the nature of armed conflicts, shifting from their traditional forms to new forms shrouded in ambiguity, complexity, and the multiplicity of actors involved. Accordingly, the United Nations worked to harness all its capabilities to adapt to the new situation. However, the current reality indicates an urgent international need to take broad steps based on the support of all countries for the United Nations so that it can continue its journey in addressing emerging challenges to international peace and security.

Keywords

United Nations

nature of international armed conflicts

emerging conflicts