Peace Operations Between War and Peace (Peacekeeping)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: February 28, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780714649894
Subjects: Peace studies; Peacekeeping operations; Political Freedom & Security - International Secur; Peacekeeping/Occupation Forces; Political Science; Technology & Industrial Arts; Politics/International Relations; Somalia; Yugoslavia & former Yugoslavia; Military Science; Political Science / General; History; 19th century; 20th century; Peacekeeping forces
Description: "This volume highlights the latter role with comparisons of Srebrenica and Somalia show that the demands of peace interventions often more resemble counter-insurgency operations of the past than some of the more peaceful peacekeeping missions of the 'blue helmet' type. This calls for better and more extensive preparation for troops and personnel involved, including cultural awareness training." "In recent years, especially, the United Nations came in for some heavy - and often unfair criticism - when it was really the political will of the international community (and especially of the Permanent Members of the UN Security Council) which was lacking. Under these circumstances, some of the lessons of peace missions become even more important, especially as peace maintenance remains one of the most important - and urgent - challenges around the globe."--Jacket.