A UN Security Council resolution can authorize deployment of an international stabilization force (ISF) for a multi-year mission with mandates that may include governance support, demilitarization, reconstruction, securing border areas, stabilizing the security environment, and facilitating humanitarian aid.
high
policy
Describes the range of mandates an international stabilization force may be given under UN Security Council authorization.
An international stabilization force (ISF) may be authorized to use 'all necessary measures' to carry out its mandate, subject to consistency with international law including international humanitarian law.
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legal
Legal scope for use of force by international stabilization forces operating under international mandates.