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“This is the one international institution we have in which governments get together to work collectively for a common purpose. International crises, by definition, require international solutions. Peacekeeping is a response to conflict, is a response to situations in which often it is not the business of any one particular country to get into. It seems to me, therefore, that the world will for the foreseeable future need peacekeeping.”

Quote by Shashi Tharoor

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Shashi Tharoor is an Indian author, politician, and diplomat, born on March 9, 1956. He has made significant contributions to literature and public service, authoring numerous books on history, politics, and culture. Tharoor has held various political positions, including membership in the Indian Parliament and diplomatic roles at the United Nations. more

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