A serious peace operation could require anywhere from 10,000 to 50,000 troops.
To be sure, there may be peace operations in which the American military must play a role.
On 2007 an agreement for cooperation in peace operations was signed with France.
To conduct research into the various facets of peace operations.
Since 1948, close to 130 nations have contributed military and civilian police personnel to peace operations.
Our armed forces' primary mission is not to conduct peace operations but to win wars.
Huge sum are owed to states that have provided troops and equipment for peace operations.
The early phases were more typical of peace operations, and an efficient liaison system worked well.
Since the 1960s, the United Nations have been positioning police officers in certain peace operations.
Further, the Defense Department's data show that only 4 of the 37 major deployments since the cold war have been in peace operations.
