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📝 The lack of a permanent UN army

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🔄 Last updated: 2026-07-21

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Q1. What does the term 'permanent UN army' refer to?

🔹 A. A standing force owned and financed by the UN

🔹 B. A temporary coalition of member states for each mission

🔹 C. A reserve of civilian personnel

🔹 D. An alliance of NGOs

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: A

Q2. A rogue state refuses to withdraw troops after a UN resolution. How might the UN most effectively respond given its lack of a permanent army?

🔹 A. Deploy its own troops to enforce the resolution

🔹 B. Impose economic sanctions and seek voluntary troop contributions

🔹 C. Launch a cyber‑attack using UN resources

🔹 D. Request NATO to intervene directly

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: B

Q3. Compare the effectiveness of ad‑hoc troop contributions versus a standing UN force in rapidly responding to emerging crises.

🔹 A. Ad‑hoc contributions are faster and more coordinated

🔹 B. Standing forces provide immediate deployment and consistent training

🔹 C. Both approaches are equally effective

🔹 D. Standing forces are less adaptable than ad‑hoc troops

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: B

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