125. For the protection of the secur ity of seaker countries, arnong the methods forpeacetul set.tlement of disputes those that provid,e for t.hird party setelenenE, 6rrh as arbitration or reference to the International @urE of ilusEtce, could be ofvalue. Such procedures sould enhance the inportant pribciple of equal-ity beeweenstates in international relations. Conmissions of inquiry and consultaEion, peace observation comlissions and registers of experts for fact-finding or arbitrationare a'I|ong means available especially in the settlenenE ot regional dj.sputes.A/ 40/5s3 EngIlsh Page 3? 6. Inproved capabilities for peace-keeping 12?. AII peace-keeping operations €o far have been arranqed after hostilitiea have broken out.. A broader use of peace-keeping forces nigbt be conteDplaced in lbe future by the Council in accordance r,rith Ehe princlple€ of the Cbarter of the United Nations. The possible use of peace-keepirq operations as a fire-break Eo preclude the outbreak of arned c.onflict should be c.onsidered. There night be gone situations in rhich introduction of a niliEary force authorized by the securily Council could conEribute Co the preventlon of a conflict. I28. h the light of pasE ercper ience, iE is clear that all peace-keepirq operaEions must have a clearly defined and opera:ionally feasible nandate. FUII suPPort fron the Security Council is crucial for tbe 6ucces6 of Peace-keeping operations and for the eillingness of states to provid€ peace-keeping forces. consent nust be obtained fron the partie8 to a conflicEt they nust be ready and wiulng to co-oPerate vith the peace-keeping force in discharging lls nandate. 129. Financial Consiilerations are also an inPortant faclor. Of particular concern in this respect ls the financial burden of peace-keeping operatlons Placed on t.roop-contr ibuting countr ies. 7. Reg ional approaches to naintenance of international Peace and secur ity 130. Under the Charter of the United NaBions, reglonal arrangements have been
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the maintenance of international peace and security, specifically the role of the United Nations in preventing and resolving conflicts. The topics covered include the use of third-party settlement methods, peacekeeping operations, and financial considerations. These themes suggest that the text is related to international relations and global governance.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief