International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume VI, Issue VII, July 2022 | ISSN 2454–6186
Andi Muhammad Arief Malleleang, I Gede Sumertha KY, Puguh Santoso, Herlina Juni Risma Saragih
National Security Faculty, Republic Indonesia Defence University
Abstract: Cultural awareness in peacekeeping operations is gaining traction, particularly among academics, to eradicate the resulting conflict through ideas, points of view, or policies. These policies can identify specific strategies to help each operation succeed. Culture awareness applies not only to peacekeepers but also to their families. This study employs a qualitative approach with data and literature sources on The Importance of Peacekeeper Training and Family Resilience in Conflict Resolution. Peacekeepers use a variety of strategies to reduce the likelihood of cultural clashes. The author approaches pre-deployment training with tolerance and objectivity in all decisions, inter-group coordination, inter-group communication, and inter-group planning. These materials can help people understand UN peacekeeping operations’ fundamental principles, values, and protocols. These principles can guide peacekeepers and their families as they assist countries in transitioning from war to peace. The impact of culture on the success or failure of conflict resolution processes utilized in peacekeeping deployments has been substantial. To preserve their effectiveness as a tool for resolving modern conflicts, peacekeeping operations must make extraordinary efforts to address cultural challenges at all levels of interpersonal interaction and throughout the implementation process.
Keywords: Family Resilience, Training, Reducing Conflict, Peacekeeping Operations
I. INTRODUCTION
Some United Nations (UN) peacekeepers underestimate the cultural awareness that has fueled several conflicts and jeopardized the efficiency of peacekeeping operations (Tomforde, 2010). As peacekeeping operations become more complex and widespread, cultural differences become more of a challenge. The contrast in culture and language that makes communication with indigenous peoples difficult is one of the cultural barriers that peacekeepers often face. In addition, they lack knowledge of local history, religion, and customs. Therefore, their actions and treatment can lead to disputes with residents (Sigir & Basar, 2015).
Rubinstein and Haddad assert that cultural understanding in peacekeeping operations is gaining traction, particularly among academics, hence reducing the subsequent conflict through ideas, perspectives, or policies (Rubinstein, 1989). These policies can establish methods for enhancing the success of each operation. According to Rubinstein, understanding and knowledge of the community’s cultural legacy are necessary for peacekeeping operations. These