http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/index/ en U.S. Department of State 2012-02-11T15:54:03+00:00
GPOI: Security and Integrity....

The GPOI can be an effective UN security presence; but they must not be put in the "shop-windows" of global conflict centers to be targets of terrorists. They must not be isolated or disconnected from their core mission; to drift into meaningless and possibly corrupt behaviors. We must always remember that the UN Blue Berets are only as effective as the policies and practices of the UN SG, SC, GA, and the International Community.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/partners_in_peace/ Mon Oct 26, 2009
Is there a way for U.S. citizens to enlist and join UN peacekeeping units?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/partners_in_peace/ Wed Oct 21, 2009
I support our international peacekeeping missions under Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI). I urge the Department of State to work on bringing in more partner nations and getting them to up their contributions -- I mean either by providing troops or, if that is not feasible, by contributing cash (as did the Saudis and Japan during the Gulf War). ]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/partners_in_peace/ Wed Oct 21, 2009
The GPOI is another example of the type of program that the U.S. should support enthusiastically. All efforts to reduce violence anywhere is a benefit to the American people. I applaud our participation and thank Secretary Clinton for her outstanding leadership.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/partners_in_peace/ Wed Oct 21, 2009