United Nation peace operations continue to struggle with a system that is in need of reform, said John Kelley, U.S. Acting Representative to the UN. UN peacekeeping in particular must be more accountable, adaptable, and transparent, stressed Mr. Kelley. In order to increase transparency, UN headquarters, in cooperation with peace operations at the mission level, must engage in integrated planning, said Mr. Kelley. To empower adaptability, peace operations need to reflect the political and operational realities of the moment, said Mr. Kelley. “Progress in responding to this pivotal time in the transformation of the UN will require broad political backing, operational wherewithal, and visionary leadership,” said Mr. Kelley.