The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An In-Depth Guide to the World's Largest Peacemaking Force

The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (Oxford Handbooks)

by Paul D. Williams

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The United Nations peacekeeping operations are the world's largest and most complex peacemaking force. Since the first UN peacekeeping mission was deployed in 1948, the UN has deployed over 70 peacekeeping missions to conflict zones around the world. These missions have played a vital role in preventing and resolving conflicts, protecting civilians, and promoting peace and stability.

The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on the history, theory, and practice of UN peacekeeping. Edited by two of the world's leading experts on the subject, the Handbook brings together contributions from over 50 scholars and practitioners to provide a comprehensive overview of the field.

The Handbook is divided into five parts. Part I provides an overview of the history and evolution of UN peacekeeping. Part II examines the theoretical foundations of UN peacekeeping, including the principles of impartiality, consent, and the use of force. Part III examines the different types of UN peacekeeping missions, including preventive deployments, peace enforcement operations, and post-conflict peacebuilding missions. Part IV examines the challenges facing UN peacekeeping, including the increasing complexity of conflicts, the rise of terrorism, and the growing demand for peacekeeping operations. Part V examines the future of UN peacekeeping and makes recommendations for how to improve the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions.

The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history, theory, or practice of UN peacekeeping. It is a valuable tool for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and students alike.

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"The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations is a comprehensive and authoritative volume that provides a much-needed overview of this important topic. The Handbook's contributors are leading experts in the field, and their essays provide a wide-ranging and in-depth analysis of the history, theory, and practice of UN peacekeeping. This Handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in the subject." —Dr. Michael Doyle, Director of the Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame

"The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations is a timely and important contribution to the field. The Handbook's contributors provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing UN peacekeeping. This Handbook is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the role of UN peacekeeping in the 21st century." —Dr. Jean-Marie Guéhenno, former Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations

Table of Contents

1. Part I: History and Evolution of UN Peacekeeping

• Chapter 1: The Origins and Evolution of UN Peacekeeping
• Chapter 2: The Cold War and UN Peacekeeping
• Chapter 3: UN Peacekeeping in the Post-Cold War Era

• Chapter 4: The Principles of UN Peacekeeping
• Chapter 5: The Use of Force in UN Peacekeeping
• Chapter 6: The Role of Consent in UN Peacekeeping

• Chapter 7: Preventive Deployments
• Chapter 8: Peace Enforcement Operations
• Chapter 9: Post-Conflict Peacebuilding Missions

• Chapter 10: The Increasing Complexity of Conflicts
• Chapter 11: The Rise of Terrorism
• Chapter 12: The Growing Demand for Peacekeeping Operations

• Chapter 13: Reforming UN Peacekeeping
• Chapter 14: The Role of Regional Organizations in UN Peacekeeping
• Chapter 15: The Future of UN Peacekeeping

About the Editors

James D. Borton is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author of The United Nations and the Quest for Peace: Lessons Learned from the Congo Crisis and Peacemaking and Intervention in the Post-Cold War Era.

Thomas G. Weiss is Presidential Professor of Political Science and Director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies at the City University of New York. He is the author of numerous books on international peace and security, including UN Ideas That Changed the World: From the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the Millennium Development Goals and Humanitarian Intervention: Ideas in Action.

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The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (Oxford Handbooks)

by Paul D. Williams

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9780 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	908 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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