TY  - BOOK
AU  - SCHMIDL Erwin A
TI  - Peace operations between war and peace
SN  - 0714680524 (pbk)
PY  - 2000///
CY  - London
PB  - Frank Cass
KW  - PEACEKEEPING FORCES
KW  - HISTORY
KW  - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
KW  - POLITICAL ASPECTS
N2  - This volume highlights the latter role with comparisons of Srebrenica and Somalia show that the demands of peace interventions often more resemble counter-insurgency operations of the past than some of the more peaceful peacekeeping missions of the 'blue helmet' type. This calls for better and more extensive preparation for troops and personnel involved, including cultural awareness training." "In recent years, especially, the United Nations came in for some heavy - and often unfair criticism - when it was really the political will of the international community (and especially of the Permanent Members of the UN Security Council) which was lacking
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