Using Force to Protect Civilians: Successes and Failures of United Nations Peace Operations in Africa
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Book Synopsis: Using Force to Protect Civilians offers the first comprehensive analysis of United Nations military protection operations across time and UN missions, drawing on a novel dataset that covers 200 operations from ten UN peacekeeping missions in Africa from 1999 to 2017. Employing a mixed-methods research design, the book finds that Blue Helmets succeed as often as they fail when they employ force to protect, indicating that they can wield force effectively - under the right conditions - to achieve this priority task. Stian Kjeksrud shows that effective UN military protection operations must rest on a deep understanding of perpetrators' motivation and modus operandi for attacking civilians, facilitating tailored military responses to stop or reduce physical threats in a timely manner.
Adding to existing knowledge about the conflict-reducing effect of the presence of uniformed UN personnel, he also finds that specific actions matter more than the simple presence of Blue Helmets in large numbers. While protecting civilians is a priority task for military peacekeepers, we have limited knowledge about how they fare across time and in different UN missions when they use force to protect. We also remain largely ignorant of the conditions leading to successful outcomes when they intervene militarily to protect civilians from violence.
Using Force to Protect Civilians addresses both of these knowledge gaps, and provides the building blocks for a theory of the utility of force to protect civilians in UN peace operations.
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Discover the untold stories of United Nations Peace Operations in Africa with our groundbreaking book, "Using Force to Protect Civilians: Successes and Failures of United Nations Peace Operations in Africa." Gain a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by Blue Helmets as they employ force to protect, and learn how they can effectively wield their power under the right conditions. With a comprehensive analysis of 200 operations spanning from 1999 to 2017, this book showcases the crucial role of tailored military responses in stopping or reducing physical threats to civilians in a timely manner.
Our research, conducted with a mixed-methods approach, uncovers a wealth of knowledge about the conflict-reducing effect of uniformed UN personnel. We go beyond the mere presence of Blue Helmets and delve into the specific actions that make a tangible difference in ensuring the safety of civilians. As you dive into the pages of "Using Force to Protect Civilians," you will gain invaluable insights into the motivations and tactics of those who perpetrate violence and the successful strategies employed by UN military peacekeepers to counteract them.
Uncover the secrets of successful outcomes when the United Nations intervenes militarily to protect civilians from harm. Our book addresses critical gaps in our knowledge, revealing the conditions that lead to effective protection measures and providing the foundation for a robust theory of the utility of force in UN peace operations.
Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world of United Nations peacekeeping? Grab your copy of "Using Force to Protect Civilians" today and expand your understanding of how the world's leading organization strives to safeguard the lives of innocent individuals amidst conflicts. Get your copy now!
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