Heinemann-Grüder - "Peacekeeping Forces" in Ukraine: Good Idea or Not? Heinemann-Grüder - "Peacekeeping Forces" in Ukraine: Good Idea or Not?

Peacekeeping forces have often played a key role in stabilizing conflict regions in the past. Their mission is to mediate between the conflicting parties, ensure security, and assist in the reconstruction of a country. However, in Ukraine, such an intervention could face particular hurdles: the geopolitical situation, the historical burden between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the differing interests of international actors, make such a mission complex and potentially dangerous. As with all military interventions, it is crucial that peacekeeping forces have clear mandates, adequate resources, and broad international support. However, political scientists such as Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, a professor at the University of Bonn, warn that the success of such interventions is not guaranteed—especially if no long-term political solution is in sight.