1. Should the UN Be Given Stronger Peacekeeping Capabilities?
Yes: Rosenblatt & Thompson
No: Hillen

2. Reading Quiz Questions
According to the article what event/time period marks the change in UN peacekeeping policy?
What was the change in policy?
Name three conflicts that support your answer for #2.
What country has pushed through many of the resolutions to send troops since this change in policy?
Which UN Secretary General is responsible for pushing forth this change in policy?
What was the name of his work that laid out this policy change?

3. Reading Quiz Questions
What is the major criticism of the UN member states who supported the policy mentioned in #6?
In their discussion of the Rapid Reaction Force, who do Rosenblatt & Thompson refer to as “big daddy” and why?
What is Hillen’s major argument against increasing UN peacekeeping capabilities? Main summary point
Would a liberal or a realist support increasing the capabilities of UN peacekeeping troops? Support your answer – explain why.