Systematic training, therefore, is critical. The Bosnian tragedy, in particular, has led to an impassioned debate about the pros and cons of intervention. On the other side, however, are those who feel that the use of force does not solve underlying problems, and instead of constraining violence may encourage even more of it. The debate is emblematic of the new uncertainties stirred up by the end of the Cold War. It has deeply divided government officials, policy analysts, and even the peace movement.
Humanity is faced with an anguishing dilemma.
Yet when the world community stands by, letting innocents be slaughtered, it in ef-fect endorses political change by violent means and sets a dangerous precedent. We do hold the vision of a world without war - and this inevitably requires an alternative system for coping with conflict. Strengthening the UN's capability would go a long way toward responding to Stevenson's challenge. The most sensible solution is to establish a two-tiered UN force. The first tier would consist of a permanent, directly recruited and specially trained peacekeeping force that adheres to the principle of nonviolence.