On the road to Berlin: RESDAL helps amplify global south voices in the Peacekeeping Debate

In the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 10th anniversary of the Peacekeeping Leaders' Summit, the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference in Berlin will be the latest in a series of high-level meetings convened at the level of Heads of State, Government, or Ministers. 

Taking place on 13–14 May 2025, the Ministerial Meeting will serve as a political forum to discuss the future of UN peacekeeping and to demonstrate Member States’ political support. It will also offer a platform for announcing concrete pledges to address capability gaps and to adapt peace operations to better meet existing challenges and new realities, in line with the Commitment Guidance. The Ministerial will contribute to enhancing the safety and security of peacekeepers and the overall effectiveness of missions, encouraging Member States to build partnerships, particularly in training and capacity development. 

In this context, RESDAL contributes to the dissemination of the monograph "Changing Character of Conflicts: Challenges to Peace Operations and International Humanitarian Law" , edited in India by Pradeep Goswami, AK Bardalai, and KK Sharma. This publication, a valuable contribution from the Global South, offers critical analyses of the evolving nature of conflicts—marked by the increasing role of non-state actors, the impact of new technologies, environmental pressures, and the erosion of the principles of International Humanitarian Law. By supporting the circulation of this work, RESDAL seeks to foster informed debate and strengthen collective reflections ahead of the discussions in Berlin. 

Additionally, RESDAL highlights the Special Edition of the United Service Institution of India Journal (January–March 2025), focused entirely on "UN Peacekeeping in a Changing World." This edition brings together leading voices from India and beyond, addressing key challenges faced by UN peace operations today. It examines evolving conflict dynamics, the role of women in peacekeeping, the protection of civilians, multilateral cooperation, and lessons from field missions. By showcasing this comprehensive and critical analysis, RESDAL aims to amplify Global South perspectives that are essential for shaping more inclusive and effective peacekeeping policies in the years to come.