Who issued "An Agenda for Peace"?

"An Agenda for Peace" was issued by Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1992 during his tenure as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. This seminal document laid out a comprehensive framework for the UN's role in promoting peace and security in the post-Cold War era. It emphasized prevention, peacekeeping, and peacemaking, and was a crucial step in defining the UN's responsibilities in maintaining international peace.

Boutros-Ghali's "Agenda for Peace" introduced important concepts such as the need for preventative diplomacy and the establishment of multidimensional peacekeeping operations. This document catalyzed a shift in how the UN and the international community approached conflict resolution and peacebuilding, highlighting the importance of both short-term responses and long-term strategies to prevent conflict.

While Ban Ki-moon, Kofi Annan, and Antonio Guterres are all notable Secretaries-General who have contributed significantly to international peace efforts, the specific issuance of "An Agenda for Peace" is a hallmark of Boutros Boutros-Ghali’s legacy.