Essays about: "role of un in peacekeeping"
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1. The Arab Spring, the rise of terrorism in the Sahel and the evolution of peace and counterterrorism operations in the region : A case study of Mali and neighbouring countries and how peace and counterterrorism operations adjusted to the rise of terrorism in the region
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : The Arab Spring led to the overthrow of multiple authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and North Africa and to the flow of arms and fighters from Libya to Western African countries, triggering the crisis in the Sahel and altering the security landscape of the region. The Sahel, a quite stable region, became vulnerable to the rise of terrorism due to political instability, internal conflicts dynamics and power vacuum which led to ungoverned spaces to be seen as safe havens to terrorist groups. READ MORE
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2. Framing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN Peacekeepers : Exploring the UN’s narrative surrounding the sexual misconduct of its peacekeepers
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Throughout the past few decades, accusations of sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers have emerged against the United Nations, ultimately proving to be true. This thesis investigates the UN’s own narrative surrounding sexual misconduct of its peacekeeping personnel, identifying the dominant frames present within UN response to these events. READ MORE
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3. Peace from the barrel of a gun. : The effect of NATO and UN peace enforcement on war intensity.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : Since 1991, NATO has played a prominent role in peacekeeping and peace enforcement in the Balkans and Afghanistan. Despite NATO’s role in peacekeeping, there is little literature that compares the efficacy of NATO and UN peace enforcement operations. READ MORE
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4. Peace and Peacekeeping - A Russian Perspective : An ideational approach to the Russian perception of peace
University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The role of the United Nations in international peace and peacekeeping has traditionally been supported by the Russian Federation, promoting the UN as a central actor in international politics and using force in the establishment of peace in Russian peacekeeping operations. However, blocking several military interventions and UN resolutions on peacekeeping and criticising the use of the UN as a political tool for western states, the Russian perception of peace in the UN remains uncharted. READ MORE
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5. The United Nations Does (Not) Wage War : The Role of Hostility and Commitment in UN Peace Enforcement Missions
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : While there exists a considerable body of literature on the development of UN peace operations: from traditional peacekeeping operations to today’s robust enforcement missions; scrutinizing their efficiency and the challenges they face – little attention has been paid to why various levels of military action are used by a mission. This study addresses this research gap by comparing three UN enforcement operations: MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo, UNMISS in South Sudan, and MINUSMA in Mali. READ MORE
