Peacekeeping has always been a reflection of its time. In the immediate aftermath of World War II, the idea of collective security gained prominence, leading to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. This was a bold step forward, grounded in the belief that sovereign nations could come together to prevent another global catastrophe. For a time, the system worked reasonably well. The early peacekeeping missions in the Middle East and South Asia, like the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) in 1948 and the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), were limited in scope but demonstrated the UN’s potential to stabilize fragile regions.