Peacekeeping in crisis?

Abstract

United Nations peacekeeping operations remain a vital policy instrument in a world marred by civil war, terrorism and conflict. However, the post-Brahimi Report consensus is weakening, and the new challenges threaten to undermine support for peace operations. Not least of these is the shift in mandate from impartial implementation of peace agreements, to the extension of the state's purview in complex and insecure situations. Bruce Jones discusses the current challenges facing peacekeeping, and argues that they must be resolved with clear strategy and strong major power commitment. © 2009 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.