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After years of paralysis, the 1990s saw an explosion in the number of United Nations field operations around the world. In terms of scope and level of ambition, these interventions went beyond the tried and tested principles of classical UN peacekeeping. Indeed, in some cases - such as Cambodia, Kosovo and East Timor - the UN presence assumed the form of quasi-protectorates designed to steer war-torn and deeply divided societies towards lasting peace. This book examines the UN's performance and assesses the wider impact of 'new interventionism' on international order and the study of international relations. Featuring eight case studies of major UN interventions and an introductory chapter outlining the most important theoretical and political features of the international system which have led to the increased interventionary practices of the UN, this book will appeal to students and researchers in international relations and international organizations.
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United Nations Interventionism, 1991–2004
After years of paralysis, the 1990s saw an explosion in the number of United Nations (UN) field operations around the world. In terms of scope and level of ambition, these interventions went beyond the tried and tested principles of classical UN peacekeeping. Indeed, in some cases – such as Cambodia, Kosovo and East Timor – the UN presence assumed the form of quasi-protectorates designed to steer warn-torn and deeply divided societies towards lasting peace. This book examines the UN’s performance and assesses the wider impact on ‘new interventionism’ on international order and the study of international relations. Featuring eight case studies of major UN interventions and an introductory chapter outlining the most important theoretical and political features of the international system which have led to the increased interventionary practices of the United Nations, this book will appeal to students and researchers in international relations and international organisations. M A T S B E R D A L is Professor of Security and Development in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London. He was formerly the Director of Studies at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London. S P Y R O S E C O N O M I D E S is Senior Lecturer in the European Institute of the London School of Economics. He was a Research Associate of the International Institute for Strategic Studies and has served as Specialist Adviser to the EU Committee of the House of Lords.
LSE Monographs in International Studies
Published for The Centre for International Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science Editorial board John Kent (Chair) Christopher Coker Frederick Halliday Dominic Lieven Karen E. Smith
The Centre for International Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science was established in 1967. Its aim is to promote research on a multi-disciplinary basis in the general field of international studies. To this end the Centre offers visiting fellowships, sponsors research projects and seminars and endeavours to secure the publication of manuscripts arising out of them. Whilst the Editorial Board accepts responsibility for recommending the inclusion of a volume in the series, the author is alone responsible for views and opinions expressed.
United Nations Interventionism, 1991–2004 Edited by
Mats Berdal and Spyros Economides
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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