International Organizations lack the power to end conflicts although; they are critical to building peace and assisting in conflict resolution. These organizations do play a significant role on the world stage but, if a hostile state refuses to cooperate there is nothing that they can do other than monitor and observe the conflict. The most recognizable among international organizations is The United Nations. The U.N. defines peace keeping as “a way to help countries torn by conflict and create conditions for sustainable peace.” These organizations function as liaisons for peace. These keepers of peace work toward assisting countries rebuild, maintain peace, and work towards sustainable peace.
The conflict involving Ossetia and Georgia has been the result of nationalism, specifically Soviet Nationalism. The re-emergence of the Former Soviet Union as a world superpower has created an air of discomfort among the democratic countries. This is especially true when you consider Russia’s affinity for nuclear proliferation and shortly after the conflict in Georgia; Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was quoted as saying “Russia is a nation to be reckoned with.”
Prospective future relations between Moscow and the West must be handled carefully to prevent a large scale conflict involving entire continents. The idea that Russia may isolate herself and find camaraderie with already isolated Iran, then fostering an alliance is quite disturbing. For example the exchange of resources such as oil for money or technology could be used to further nuclear proliferation or fuel nationalism and contribute to a power imbalance or much worse, a large conflict with the U.S. and its democratic allies.
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