ABSTRACT
First published in 1998, this volume is a record, both by detailed statistical analysis and by personal account, of lessons learned. These lessons are only useful if they are shared to ensure that they are not relearned the hard way. Any soldier or statesman who is involved in Peacekeeping Operations and anyone involved in the future of peacekeeping in the United Nations would be well advised to use this exceptionally insightful and informative work as one of their essential reference books. It contains a rich store of analysis and sober conclusions that makes it an indispensable guide and should serve as a source of inspiration and reflection, but even more it should serve to provide guidance for future action. Biermann and Vadset have made a major contribution to the analysis of UN field operations and an important source book for the study of UN and NATO operations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part One|46 pages
Introduction
chapter 3|32 pages
Setting the Scene
part Two|76 pages
Field Experiences, Perceptions, Recommendations
part Three|77 pages
Military and Diplomatic Views
part First Section|77 pages
The United Nations, the Security Council, Mandates and Means
chapter 7|12 pages
Managing United Nations Peacekeeping
chapter 8|16 pages
Principles to be Observed
chapter 9|15 pages
Military Aspects of Peacekeeping
part Three|79 pages
Military and Diplomatic Views
part Second Section|79 pages
Concepts of Prevention and De-escalation of Conflict
chapter 12|15 pages
The Incalculable Dynamic of Using Force
chapter 14|15 pages
Preventive Peacekeeping as a Model for the Prevention of War
part Three|65 pages
Military and Diplomatic Views
part Third Section|65 pages
‘Learning from Doing’ Peacekeeping – Political and Practical Implications
chapter 18|10 pages
UN Peacekeeping and New Challenges in a New World
chapter 19|5 pages
Lessons Learned for the OSCE
chapter 21|12 pages
UN Military Observers’ Role in De-escalation of Local Conflict
chapter 22|16 pages
Peacekeepers Facing Horrors of Civil War-like Conflict
part Four|23 pages
Conclusions