Peace Operations between War and Peace FROM THE PUBLISHER
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.
SYNOPSIS
Peace operations entail a special form of co-operation between nation-states and international organization, but tend to be most difficult for the soldiers, police and civilian officials on the ground. This volume highlights the latter role with case studies of Srebrenica and Somalia. More robust peace operations are similar to counter-insurgency. This is an attempt to clarify the types of mission involved and also relate the diplomatic objectives to the bewilderingly complex task of the individual in the field.
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