Armenia will host the annual Eagle Partner joint military drills with the United States from June 17-25. France and Greece will also participate in the exercises, which aim to enhance interoperability for international peacekeeping missions.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated that the organization's collective forces are prepared for peacekeeping operations globally, with training centers in Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan enhancing their capabilities.
UN peacekeeping missions have reached their lowest point in at least 25 years, with troop numbers falling to 78,633 by the end of 2025, a 49% decrease from a decade ago. Researchers cite financial, political, and geopolitical blockades as major factors, warning of a weakened multilateral conflict resolution and increased civilian impact from conflicts.
UN peacekeeping missions have fallen to a 25-year low in 2025 due to funding gaps and geopolitical blockades, according to a SIPRI report. The number of personnel has dropped by 49% in a decade, raising concerns about multilateral conflict resolution and the UN's role.
UN peacekeeping missions have reached a 25-year low in 2025 due to a $2 billion funding gap and political factors, notably US policy under Donald Trump. Experts warn this decline weakens multilateral conflict resolution and could lead to more severe conflicts.
SIPRI reports that geopolitical tensions and a funding crisis are jeopardizing UN peacekeeping missions. The number of deployed international staff fell to under 79,000 in 2025, the lowest in 25 years, with 58 operations active, down from previous years.
SIPRI reports UN peacekeeping missions are at a 25-year low in personnel due to funding shortfalls and geopolitical deadlock, risking weakened multilateral conflict management and increased civilian impact from conflicts.
SIPRI warns that geopolitical tensions and funding shortages are jeopardizing UN peacekeeping missions. The number of deployed international staff fell to under 79,000 in 2025, the lowest in 25 years, with 58 operations active, below 60 for the first time since 2016.
