One of the most vexing issues that has faced the international community since the end of the Cold War has been the use of force by the United Nations peacekeep

This edited volume provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of UN peacekeeping and the use of force, to inform a better understanding of the complex and interco

Dennis C. Jett examines why peacekeeping operations fail by comparing the unsuccessful attempt at peacekeeping in Angola with the successful effort in Mozambiqu

Private military and security companies (PMSCs) have been used in every peace operation since 1990, and reliance on them is increasing at a time when peace oper

This book is a critical political and institutional reflection on UN peace operations. It provides constructive suggestions as to how the UN and the internation