Peacekeeping

Peacekeeping

The Long-Term Challenge of Peace and Security at the Liberia/Côte d’Ivoire Border

7 peacekeepers were killed last week. This is a particularly difficult part of the region to monitor and secure, but the willingness of Ivorian and Liberian officials to pay more than lip service to the security concerns in the region is critical to the long-term sustainability of peace.

UPDATE: Why A Peacekeeping Mission to Syria is a Bad Idea and Non Starter

The Arab League has called for a joint Arab League-United Nations peacekeeping mission for Syria. This is a bad idea and won't go anywhere...for now.

Stemming Ethnic Violence in South Sudan

This fighting has been well covered in major news outlets, demonstrating ongoing robust interest in the young country. But this coverage doesn’t always explain the wider context of these clashes – and it’s the context that shows why these tragic events persist.

Haiti Peacekeeper Abuse and Why It’s So Hard to Prosecute International Peacekeepers

You may recall news several months ago about a cell phone video allegedly depicting Uruguayan peacekeepers in Haiti sexually abusing a teenage Haitian boy. Why the case against these peacekeepers is faltering.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo Election Results Are In. The Spoilers are Preparing to Spoil

President Joseph Kabila has won out against his many, many opponents to claim another term as the leader of the DRC. His primary opponent, Etienne Tshisekedi, took 32% of the vote, but it looks like Tshisekedi may be declaring himself president anyway. Results may be out, but the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are far from over.

Women in Blue Helmets: A Source of Strength and a Force for Good

A special guest post about the value and utility of female peacekeepers.

Why It is So Hard to Pursue Justice Against Peacekeepers Accused of Sexual Misconduct

As news of an awful incident in Haiti spreads, a big gap in international jurisprudence makes it exceedingly difficult to make sure that UN peacekeepers accused of sexual misconduct face legal prosecution.

Security Council Approved A New Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei. Now Comes the Hard Part

If the new mission in Abyei, Sudan, is to be successful in protecting personnel and civilians, the Security Council will have to continue to respond assertively and back the mission up in both rhetoric and resources.

The UN prepares its post-independence presence in Southern Sudan

The UN Security Council has extended its current peacekeeping mission in Southern Sudan and unanimously adopted a resolution committing to establish a "successor mission" in the soon-to-be-independent Republic of South Sudan.

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