Characteristics

According to Paul Diehl, the factors affecting the success or failure of a peacekeeping operation include:

1. The characteristics of the peacekeeping operation itself;
2. The authorization of the mission; and,
3. The political and military contexts of the peacekeeping operation.

Discuss the validity of Diehl’s argument. What is your opinion?

References:

Diehl, pages 62 – 91

Daniel, Characteristics of Troop Contributors to Peace Operations and Implications for Global Capacity

Richmond, UN Peace Operations and the Dilemmas of the Peace-building Consensus

Vayrynen, “Gender and UN peace Operations”