peace enforcement

Peace enforcement is a military or international effort to restore or maintain peace in a conflict zone, often involving the use of force to stop violence and disarm combatants. Unlike peacekeeping, which generally supports existing agreements, peace enforcement actively intervenes to prevent or end hostilities when parties refuse to cease fighting. Its goal is to create a stable environment where peaceful negotiations or rebuilding can occur. This approach is typically authorized by international organizations like the United Nations to address situations where peace is severely threatened and requires decisive action.