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First, a more rigorous framework must be established to prevent and resolve international disputes. This rests upon the common will of the UN member states and respect for state sovereignty and integrity, authority of the UN and compliance with its decisions. Any military operation directed against a sovereign state in the name of peacekeeping by any third country or regional organizations without authorization of the UN should be prohibited. Regional organizations may perform functions in peacekeeping, but they cannot be allowed to launch any military operations against non-member states thereof unless the UN authorizes them. Therefore the function of the UN must be enhanced. Peacekeeping operations require high efficiency, so it is essential to reach consensus among the UN member states when emergency occurs and calls for the need of peacekeeping operation. In this sense, the incapability of the UN Security Council to deal with regional conflicts will create disastrous consequences. This urges the reform of the UN Security Council to create a more efficient mechanism, say, by restricting or eliminating the veto power of the Permanent Members.
Second, the role of the Secretary General must be enhanced. The UN Charter authorizes the Secretary General to bring emergency to the attention of the Security Council and propose peacekeeping operation. His efficiency may facilitate the passing of resolutions and make the Security Council react to the situations more rapidly.
Third, the management of peacekeeping operations must be improved. Traditional finance contribution must be reformed and the UN should consider acquiring an independent source of finance. Supervision over the peacekeeping troops must be strengthened. Peacekeeping soldiers must receive strict discipline and training to increase their competence to deal with specific situations before they are deployed. Co-ordination and co-operation among national contingents are to be strengthened.
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