WORLDMay 24 · 22:01 UTCDEFENSE NEWSRudy Ruitenberg

Peacekeeping troop numbers fall to lowest in at least 25 years, SIPRI says

Peacekeeping troop numbers reached a 25-year low in 2025 due to funding shortfalls and geopolitical tensions, threatening the viability of UN-led operations. SIPRI reports a 17% annual drop in personnel, with the UN peacekeeping budget facing a $2 billion shortfall and regional organizations struggling to fill the gap.

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