3: Conflict
Preventing and resolving conflict through a strong international system Other Information:
Conflict harms the UK and causes suffering and death for millions of ordinary people around the world, especially the poor.
It creates conditions in which terrorism, WMD proliferation and organised crime can thrive. And it can drive destabilising
population movements within and across borders. The UK has played a central role in the international community’s efforts
to reduce conflict. Our armed forces and police officers are involved in operations around the world, creating the conditions
that allow peace and security to develop. We are committed to improving further the UK’s capacity to tackle the root causes
and triggers of conflict; to intervene effectively in conflict situations; and to make our contribution to building a sustainable
peace when the fighting is over. We are improving our capacity to spot countries at risk of instability and to help them develop
more stable and democratic government. We have established an inter-departmental Post- Conflict Reconstruction Unit to contribute
better to the civilian aspects of reconstruction. And we are campaigning to put an end to irresponsible arms transfers which
fuel conflict around the world. Effective action on conflict requires concerted international co-operation. We must improve
the capacity of international and regional organisations to respond effectively. And as regional powers play an increasing
international role, their part in collective approaches to promoting international security will grow.
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