This Review is an annual publication providing an overview of the current United Nations peace operations worldwide, newest trends and developments in the area of peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding. It contains basic statistical facts and figures relating to UN peace presence in the field. The publication is produced by the Department of Public Information's Peace and Security Section, with contributions from the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations, of Field Support and of Political Affairs, as well as from UN peace missions.