📝 The 1991 Gulf War and UN peacekeeping after Cold War

Q1. What year did Iraq invade Kuwait, prompting the UN Security Council’s first resolution on the conflict?

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: A

Q2. A coalition commander must decide whether to prioritize neutralizing Iraq’s air defenses or securing key oil fields first. Which UN‑mandated objective should guide his decision?

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: B

Q3. Critically examine why the UN’s intervention in the Gulf War is often cited as a rare example of successful collective security, yet also criticized for its selective application. Which dual‑aspect best captures this paradox?

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: C