1. Challenges to Contemporary Peace Support Operations in Africa
- Author:
- Marina Caparini
- Publication Date:
- 10-2016
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of Military and Strategic Studies
- Institution:
- Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies
- Abstract:
- This article examines the significant challenges faced by the numerous and large PSOs in Africa including the involvement of non-state actors within fragile states, the rising expectation to focus on protection of civilians without appropriate resources, African suspicions of neo-colonial agendas by Western powers and the pursuit of ambitious yet vague mandates.
- Topic:
- Post Colonialism, Peacekeeping, Fragile States, and Civilians
- Political Geography:
- Africa