Questions are often raised about the effectiveness of United Nations in conflict resolution and peace operations. We’re going to address such questions by anchoring the discussion in specific cases and events. We can extrapolate larger insights from the sum of our case studies. Here’s what to do: select a specific UN peacekeeping operation of your choosing. Answer: Are difficulties in your selected peacekeeping operation the result of command structure, force composition, mission assignment, or something else entirely? To answer the question, you may want to consult the official United Nations website at www.un.org. Additionally, you might want to explore the International Crisis Group website at www.crisisgroup.org.