 IPI specializes in multilateral approaches to peace and security issues, working closely with the Secretariat and membership of the United Nations.IPI's primary objective is to promote effective international responses to new and emerging issues and crises through research, analysis, and policy development.The International Peace Institute was created with support from UN Secretary-General U Thant in 1970 , originally with the purpose of studying UN peacekeeping and developing peacekeeping doctrine, with strong financial backing from Ruth Forbes Paine Young .