The future of UN peacekeeping and the “new models” it needs to create to remain relevant in the 21^st Century are set to be discussed at the landmark Summit of the Future taking place in New York from 22 September.

There are currently 11 UN missions around the world, mainly in Africa and the Middle East.

Their goal is to help countries torn by conflict to create the conditions for lasting peace.

Participants at the Summit of the Future will discuss, the global architecture for international cooperation, which includes peacekeeping.

Cristina Silveiro sat down with the head of UN peacekeeping operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix to take stock of how the UN and its partners can contribute to lasting peace.