Multidisciplinary Futures of UN Peace Operations (Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies)

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✦ Table of Contents

Marketing Text
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
The Future Trajectory of UN Peace Operations
The Need to Look to the Future
Past Reform and Current Challenges
A Pragmatic Future for UN Peace Operations
Bibliography
Reforming Security
Reforming Security Institutions: Implications of Local Actors’ Incorporation on the Construction of Democratic Security Environments
Introduction
Liberian Peace Process: UNMIL, SSR, and Local Actors
The National Security Council (NSC)
Hybridism and Local Actors in Post-Conflict SSR Contexts: A Step Forward?
Conclusion
References
International Policing and/as the Future of UN Peace Operations
Introduction
Peace Operations in Retreat (Again)?
Conflict Trends
Urbanisation of (Violent) Conflict
The Rise and Rise of Transnational Organised Crime
Blurring of Lines Between Criminal and Political Violence
New Technology and Cyber-Security
Police as Panacea: More ‘Blue’ Less ‘Green’?
Comparative Advantages and Salient Skill-Sets
Downside Risks
Implications: Preparing for More Police-Centric Peace Operations
Reforming UNPOL Generation and Recruitment Processes
Mastering New Technology and Cyber Capabilities
A Comprehensive Approach to Rule of Law and Security and Justice Sector Reform
Conclusion
References
Resolving Conflict and Ensuring Protection
Attack Helicopters: Key Enablers for Peace Enforcement and the Protection of Civilians
Introduction: Learning from Failure
Attack Helicopters: Protecting Civilians in Central Africa
Post-script: Consequence Management with Attack Helicopters
Case Conclusions
The Utility of Combat Air Power
Conclusion: Learning from Success
References
The Future Dynamics Between UN Stabilisation and UN Peace Operations: Conflict Management Versus Conflict Resolution
Introduction
Diverging Theories of Change: UN Peacekeeping Operations Versus UN Stabilisation Operations
Theories of Change
Traditional Peacekeeping
United Nations Stabilisation Operations
The Challenges of Stabilisation Operations
Conclusion
References
UNTSO: The Future of UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East
Introduction
Historical Background: UNTSO as the Keystone of UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East
Inter-Operation Collaboration of Peacekeeping Operations
One General to Coordinate Them All: The Role of Lt Gen Ensio Siilasvuo
UNTSO’s Future: If Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
Military Observers: All Roads Pass Through Jerusalem
UNTSO as a Regional Intermediary
Bonus Track: UNTSO as a Rapid Response Force and a Think Tank
Conclusion
Bibliography
Strengthening Partnerships
The Future of United Nations-African Union (UN-AU) Cooperation on Peace and Security: Lessons Learnt from the AU-UN Joint Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
Introduction
Trajectory of the Joint Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
UN-AU Cooperation in Sustaining Peace and Security in Darfur
The Future of UN-AU Partnerships on Peace and Security: Equality, Mutualism, Durability and Strategy
Conclusion
References
The Islamic Conception of Peacebuilding (Hifz Al-Salam) Under the Auspices of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nation’s Sustaining Peace Agenda
Introduction
The Islamic Conception of Peacebuilding (Hifz Al-Salam)
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Peacebuilding Strategies Under the Auspices of UN Sustaining Peace Agenda and OIC
Conclusion
References
Advancing a Children, Peace and Security Agenda for the Future of UN Peacekeeping
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Methodology
Evolution of Peacekeeping and Responses to Children and Armed Conflict
Children at Top of the Peace & Security Agenda
Consideration of Children in Early Warning and Peacekeeping
Addressing Stereotypes of children’s Gender and Agency
Conclusions
References
Ensuring Future Accountability
Accountability for Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse: Rethinking Relationships
Introduction
Accountability
Context of Internal UN Accountability Debates
Normative Shifts in the SEA Accountability Agenda
Peacekeeping Fit for the Future
Conclusion
References
Safeguarding Children from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Peace Operations: Lessons for the Future
Introduction
Introduction to the Child Safeguarding Framework
Child Safeguarding in Peacekeeping Entities and Actors
Research Findings
Research Outcomes
A Proposal for a Child Safeguarding POC Workstream
A New Child Safeguarding Workstream
Conclusion
Bibliography
An Alternative Approach: The African Union’s SEA Regulatory Framework
Introduction
AU-UN Coordination on SEA and CD
AU’s CD and SEA Regulatory Framework
2018 AU SEA and CD Policies
Policy Context—Rationale, Assumptions, Definitions, and Scope
Immunity and the Status of Personnel
Immunity Coverage
Procedure for Dealing with Misconduct Allegations by AU Personnel
Entities Responsible for Implementation of the Policy Framework
Victim Assistance
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index