“Providing Security in Times of Uncertainty: "Mosaic Security Systems and the UN’s Quest for Coherence While Sustaining Peace”

By the beginning of the 21^st century, one of the core pillars of modern states – its monopoly on the legitimate use of force – has become increasingly challenged and fragmented. In December 2014, therefore, FES set up a Global Reflection Group “Monopoly on the Use of Force 2.0?” At the roundtable discussion, Reflection Group members presented a two-pronged approach towards an inclusive security structure: First, strengthen the state monopoly on the use of force whenever possible; second, embrace more fragmented, mosaic security providers whenever necessary. The debate with UN officials and experts highlighted what this meant in practice for the challenges that the UN faces in current and future peace operations.