Dossier
Claudia Pfeifer Cruz
Coverage of Claudia Pfeifer Cruz in the Nexus archive.
- 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.