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The environment in poor countries has tended to make foreign peacekeeping forces live in enclaves, but it is time to change this scenario.

Extravagant lifestyles and an aloof attitude among the foreigners working as peacekeepers in poor countries have justifiably make them the target of local anger.

Peacekeeping duties would be more effectively performed by local residents given their better understanding, knowledge and rapport with their own communities.

Peacekeeping forces in foreign countries have tended to be aloof for valid.

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