Definitions and types of peacekeeping operations Peacekeeping

1 definitions , types of peacekeeping operations

1.1 united nations peacekeeping missions

1.1.1 chapter vi , chapter vii mission types
1.1.2 un missions before , after cold war
1.1.3 broader aims of un missions


1.2 non-united nations peacekeeping

definitions , types of peacekeeping operations
united nations peacekeeping missions
chapter vi , chapter vii mission types

there range of various types of operations encompassed in peacekeeping. in page fortna’s book peacekeeping work, instance, distinguishes 4 different types of peacekeeping operations. importantly, these types of missions , how conducted heavily influenced mandate in authorized. 3 of fortna’s 4 types consent-based missions, i.e. chapter vi missions, fourth being chapter vii mission. chapter vi missions consent based, therefore require consent of belligerent factions involved in order operate. should lose consent, peacekeepers compelled withdraw. chapter vii missions, contrast, not require consent, though may have it. if consent lost @ point, chapter vii missions not required withdraw.

un missions before , after cold war

during cold war, peacekeeping interpositional in nature—thus being referred traditional peacekeeping. un peacekeepers deployed in aftermath of interstate conflict in order serve buffer between belligerent factions , ensure compliance terms of established peace agreement. missions consent-based, , more not observers unarmed—such case untso in middle east , uncip in india , pakistan. others armed—such unef-i, established during suez crisis. largely successful in role.

in post-cold war era, united nations has taken on more nuanced, multidimensional approach peacekeeping. in 1992, in aftermath of cold war, secretary-general boutros boutros-ghali put report detailing ambitious concepts united nations , peacekeeping @ large. report, titled agenda peace, described multi-faceted , interconnected set of measures hoped lead effective use of un in role in post-cold war international politics. included use of preventative diplomacy, peace-enforcement, peace-making, peace-keeping , post-conflict reconstruction.

broader aims of un missions

in un record on peacekeeping operations, michael doyle , nicolas sambanis summarise boutros boutros’ report preventative diplomacy, confidence-building measures such fact-finding missions, observer mandates, , potential deployment of un mandated forces preventative measure in order diminish potential violence or danger of violence occurring , increasing prospect lasting peace. definitions follows:

non-united nations peacekeeping


canadian ch135 twin hueys assigned multinational force , observers non-un peacekeeping force, @ el gorah, sinai, egypt, 1989.

not international peacekeeping forces have been directly controlled united nations. in 1981, agreement between israel , egypt formed multinational force , observers continues monitor sinai peninsula.

the african union (au) working on building african peace , security architecture fulfils mandate enforce peace , security on continent. in cases of genocide or other serious human-rights violations, au-mission launched against wishes of government of country concerned, long approved au general assembly. establishment of african peace , security architecture (apsa) includes african standby force (asf) planned earliest 2015.

unarmed civilian peacekeeping (ucp) civilian personnel carry out non-violent, non-interventionist , impartial set of tactics in order protect civilians in conflict zones violence in addition supporting additional efforts build lasting peace. while term ucp not entirely ubiquitous among non-governmental agencies (ngos) in field: many utilize similar techniques , desire shared outcomes peace; such accompaniment, presence, rumour control, community security meetings, securing of safe passage, , monitoring.