US continues to be 'a very significant partner', UN peacekeeping chief says
Summary
The UN peacekeeping chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, said the United States remains an important partner for UN peacekeeping missions, even though it owes $3 billion in unpaid fees. Financial challenges have forced the UN to cut peacekeeping resources by about 25 percent, but Lacroix said peacekeeping costs are very low compared to overall global military spending.Key Facts
- The US owes the United Nations $3 billion in past peacekeeping contributions.
- Congress has not yet decided on future funding for UN peacekeeping.
- UN peacekeeping resources have been reduced by approximately 25 percent due to financial limits.
- Peacekeeping costs make up only 0.2 percent of global military spending.
- Lacroix said peacekeeping missions are important and that leaving missions too early can harm local populations.
- The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is ending this year, but the UN has proposed continuing presence requested by Lebanon.
- Israel opposes the continued UN presence in Lebanon.
- Lacroix sees the US as a critical partner who has helped support UN peacekeeping efforts.
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