The future of peace operations remains at a crucial inflection point, facing an increasingly complex set of challenges. Yet the effectiveness and impact of peace operations continue to be underlined by a wide range of independent studies and data. While UN peace operations will benefit from continued reform and adaptation, the crucial role of the United Nations and the importance of UN peace operations call for a collective and sustained effort of support.

The Global Alliance for Peace Operations was established to foster synergies between communities of researchers, think tank experts, practitioners, and civil society representatives in order to advance cooperation and joint knowledge on opportunities, challenges, and future avenues for UN peace operations. Bringing together think tanks, universities, civil society organizations, networks, and experts working on peace operations from a global perspective, the Alliance has placed particular emphasis on stimulating exchanges of knowledge across a broad geographical range.

In the run-up to the 2025 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, the Global Alliance for Peace Operations – coordinated by the Global Governance Institute, the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF), and Amani Africa – brought together more than 50 think tanks, research and training institutes, civil society organisations, and individual experts. Together, they produced a total of eight in-depth Policy Papers and fifteen short policy briefs and recommendations, aimed at informing the deliberations on the future of UN peace operations at a pivotal moment in time.

Following this collective effort, the Global Alliance for Peace Operations continues to serve as a collaborative platform for sustained dialogue, joint analysis, and policy engagement on the future of peace operations. It remains committed to advancing innovation, inclusivity, and global cooperation to ensure that peace operations continue to play a vital role in maintaining international peace and security.