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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"UN Peacekeeping"”.
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UN Peacekeeping Impacts on Human Rights
This paper seeks to explore the impacts of peacekeeping operations by the United Nations on the human rights abuses associated with civil wars. Previous research has consistently found evidence that civil wars increase human rights abuses; however, the literature has not adequately analyzed …
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UN Peacekeeping Operations: Conflicting Interests and Effectiveness
… decisions of troop-providers to deploy troops to UN peacekeeping missions. The pursuit of private benefits affects how peacekeeping missions’ mandates are fulfilled. While some troop-providers align with the UN’s ideals and directives, others act in favor of their private benefits. Yet, we only …
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The protection of civilians by UN peacekeeping missions under international law
… thesis considers the nature and extent of the United Nations’ obligations to protect the lives and physical integrity of civilians. Over 100,000 UN peacekeeping personnel are currently deployed on missions with authority from the Security Council to protect civilians at risk . Chapter VII of …
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Housing, Land and Property Rights: the impact of the UN Peacekeeping Operation on economic recovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
… investigates the relationship between the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO) policies on housing, land and property rights (HLP) issues and the economic recovery in post-conflict countries by looking at the case of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The HLP issues and related …
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Peacekeepers as enforcers? A legal analysis of the attribution of enforcement powers to UN peacekeeping operations in the new millennium
This thesis argues that the distinction between UN peacekeeping operations and UN enforcement actions must be preserved so that the efficacy of peacekeeping will not be imperilled. It is submitted that the primary strength of peacekeeping has long been that it was not in the nature of enforcement. …
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A critical analysis of the United Nations Organisation mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo : a focus on MONUC
Critical discussions on United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations are primarily failurefocused and seek to reform those operations, thus limiting the literature about peacekeeping and its results. This dissertation intends to expand the scope of inquiry into UN peacekeeping operations by …
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Private Military Companies, Peacekeeping, and African States: A Critical Analysis of PMCs in Peacekeeping Operations in Africa
… are a viable option for direct involvement in UN peacekeeping missions in African states. The involvement of PMCs in the affairs of states is a controversial and divisive issue, but since the end of the Cold War, they have become increasingly involved in the security structures of African …
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UN Quick Impact Projects: A Stepping stone for United Nations Missions Effectiveness through the Creation of a Confidence Building System
<p>This thesis is focusing on the United Nations Quick Impact Projects, which were officially established as part of the UN peacekeeping missions program through the Brahimi report in 2004. Their primary purpose is to develop and strengthen the relationship between the mission and the host …
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The EU’s Approach to Peacebuilding in Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and Operations
The main purpose of this thesis is to provide an understanding of the EU’s approach to peacebuilding in its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operations. The thesis explores why EU missions carry out mainly post-conflict peacebuilding tasks and whether the shift towards …
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Security forces in conflict: Composition, specialisation, and effectiveness in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations
How does the composition of security forces in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping operations influence their behaviour and performance? In this thesis I answer this question across three separate articles. Modern state militaries are expected to perform numerous duties, including offensive combat …
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The benefits of a United Nations Standing Army: Using Article 43 of the UN Charter to improve international human rights and peace
The purpose of the United Nations (UN) as set in the UN Charter is to protect the ‘people' of the world and provide the necessary freedoms and security for them to flourish in their own ways. This has been expressed through the UN Charter's various chapters and articles that have been brought into …
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Couching intervention : norms, interests, and trends in jurisdictional allocation in Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs)
… is jurisdictional allocation, or which country should try service members who commit crimes while deployed overseas. The sending country normally seeks to retain jurisdiction to protect their service members from criminal systems that may expose them to human rights abuses or lower legal …
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Ba ne’bé: where are you going? the changing nature of United Nations peacekeeping in Timor Leste
The United Nations peacekeeping intervention into Timor Leste following September 1999 signalled a victory for the 24-year Timorese struggle for independence. To date most evaluations of this intervention have taken “problem-solving” approaches, which have primarily considered how to improve the …
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Fish cannot See Water: Rethinking China's Quest for Great Power Status through a Cultural Lens (1992-2021)
… literally as ‘face’ and signifies a cultural understanding of respect, honor and social standing. Under the assumption that nations, akin to individuals, possess face-related needs, this study explores how the cultural phenomenon of “having more face” may have affected China’s decision to …
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The contribution of female military peacekeepers towards operational effectiveness in United Nations Organization Stabilization mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
… compelling reason for the inclusion of women in peacekeeping efforts. Consequently, the United Nations (UN) and scholars advocate for the inclusion of women in UN peacekeeping and contend that they significantly enhance operational effectiveness in the protection of civilians. Furthermore, UN …
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Between and Beyond Borders: Conflict, International Response, and Forced Migration
… stay. Some people seek a refuge outside their countries while others stay inside their countries. Some displaced people become involved in military actions while others stay in humanitarian camps with the assistance of the international community. In other words, forced migration is not …