AN INTRODUCTION TO UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING

Preface

Chapter 1: An evolving technique

Chapter 2: The logic of peacekeeping

Chapter 3: The power of persuasion, backed by force

Chapter 4: The making of a peacekeeping operation

Chapter 5: How peacekeeping is financed

A note on:
  • Monitoring/patrolling
  • Civilian police
  • The peacekeeper as deminer
  • Civilian personnel
  • Training of peacekeepers
  • Rapid response
  • Rapid deployment of startup personnel
  • UN Logistics Base
  • Cooperation with regional organizations
  • Case studies: UNTAC/ONUMOZ
  • Authorization of enforcement action by others
  • Financial crisis

  • Prepared by the United Nations Department of Public Information