Essays about: "peace support operations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words peace support operations.

1. 1. Strengthening Sovereignty or Creating Dependence : A study on the United Nations and the Dodd-Frank Act’s effect on the autonomy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in mineral conflicts

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

   Author : Linn Runesson; Victoria Basualdo; [2023]
   Keywords : The Democratic Republic of Congo; DRC; The United Nations; UN; MONUSCO; Peacekeeping Operations; conflict; the Dodd-Frank Act; minerals; peacekeeping; dependence; dependency; neo-colonialism; autonomy; aid;

   Abstract : As the global demand for natural resources grows, conflicts and instability surrounding minerals and resources continue to mark the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operation MONUSCO has been deployed in the DRC since 2010, and that same year, the United States (US) established the Dodd-Frank Act with its Section 1502 concerning conflict minerals originating from the DRC. READ MORE

3. 2. The Hybridization of Dichotomies : The Orwellian reality of modern conflicts where war is peace, and words are weapons

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Daniel Delos Montilla; [2023]
   Keywords : Hybrid Warfare; Information Operations; Negative Peace; Conflict; War; International Intervention; Russia; Georgia; Ukraine;

   Abstract : Hybrid Warfare and Information Operations are not new concepts. However, what could be seen as new is the framing of conflicts in a “negative peace” narrative. READ MORE

4. 3. The European Peace Facility - Understanding the EU's Approach to Security and Defense: Qualitative Content Analysis of the European Peace Facility and How It Aligns with the EU's Evolving Security and Defense Policy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Noora Kyyrö; [2023]
   Keywords : European Peace Facility; EU’s foreign policy; Military aid; Security; Qualitative content analysis; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the last decade, the European Union (EU) has faced several different security challenges, such as terrorist attacks, military conflicts, and a refugee crisis, threatening the safety of its citizens and interests. This has contributed to the EU's desire to improve its security and defense capacity. READ MORE

5. 4. With or Without a UN Mandate? : Exploring the Conflict Mitigating Abilities of Non-UN Peace Operations

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Annie Wattman; [2022]
   Keywords : Peacekeeping; Non-UN Peace Operations; UN Peace Operations; Legitimacy; UN Authorization; Conflict Mitigation; Intrastate Conflict; Conflict Intensity; Regional Organizations; Ad Hoc Coalitions of States;

   Abstract : Non-UN peace operations are becoming an increasingly important conflict mitigating tool. Whilst many studies find these operations unable to mitigate conflict and promote peace, the explanations for these findings mainly focus on material aspects like mission size and peacekeepers’ capability. READ MORE

6. 5. Adaptive Peacebuilding in Mali : A study on the role of organized criminal groups in an era of struggling peacebuilding

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Lisa Algotsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Organized Criminal Groups; Peacebuilding; Peace Operations; Organized Crime; Adaptive Peacebuilding; Mali; Organiserade kriminella grupper; Fredsbyggande; Fredsinsatser; Organiserad brottslighet; Adaptivt fredsbyggande; Mali;

   Abstract : Research has concluded that liberal peacebuilding is failing and should be replaced by pragmatic peacebuilding. The shift from liberal to pragmatic peacebuilding has been well-researched and research on the rise of illiberal peace which has gained favourability due to liberal peacebuilding’s failings, is gaining traction. READ MORE