### Question
How is the "peacekeeping operation under chapter VI of the charter of the United Nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations" defined?


### Answer
The term **peacekeeping operation under chapter VI of the charter of the United Nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 7432* as follows -

> any military operation to maintain or restore international peace and security that—


(A) is authorized by the United Nations Security Council under chapter VI or VII of the charter of the United Nations

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 7432*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT > SUBCHAPTER II-AMERICAN SERVICEMEMBERS&rsquo; PROTECTION**

