ABSTRACT
In the last four chapters we have focused on case studies of different peacekeeping operations in the Cold War and post-Cold War periods: the Congo, Cyprus, Somalia and Angola. In examining these cases the focus has been on looking at the nature of the conflict, the political base and involvement and interests of the Great Powers, the mandate given to the peacekeepers, the political manoeuvres of the Great Powers, as well as the operational base (the role of the Secretary-General, Force Commander and tactical capabilities). In each instance we have looked at the mandate performance, and particularly, the part of UN peacekeepers in maintaining peace and facilitating conflict containment, the underlying objectives of peacekeeping, and have drawn some preliminary conclusions about the success or failure of the operations.
