UN General Assembly
1963

144. We should now undertake a systematic study of the peace-keeping operations which have been undertaken hitherto, with a view to enabling the United Nations to act swiftly and efficiently should new action be called for. This study should deal with problems of political control, executive direction and administrative procedures. An analysis seems so much the more important since this type of activity is not directly foreseen in the Charter. It would also serve a useful purpose in the disarmament context. 145. Further, we should encourage such preparations as single countries or groups of countries are willing to make for the earmarking and training of national stand-by forces to be put at the disposal of the United Nations when necessary. Several States, among them the Nordic countries, have already worked out arrangements along these lines. An exchange of information among the countries concerned in order to achieve co-ordination would certainly be valuable.