United Nations peacekeeping in the 21st century / Efram R. Isely, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Isely, Efram R.

Series:

Global political studies series.

Global political studies series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United Nations--Peacekeeping forces.

United Nations.

Security, International.

Conflict management--International cooperation.

Conflict management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A major issue facing the UN, the US, and the 110th Congress is the extent to which the UN has the capacity to restore or keep the peace in the changing world environment. This book delves into the increasing threats posed to the UN and the increases in both resources and personnel needed to keep the peace between nations.

Contents:

Intro

UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1: UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING: CHALLENGES OBTAINING NEEDED RESOURCES COULD LIMIT FURTHER LARGE DEPLOYMENTS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN U.S. REPORTS TO CONGRESS

WHY GAO DID THIS STUDY

WHAT GAO RECOMMENDS

WHAT GAO FOUND

ABBREVIATIONS

RESULTS IN BRIEF

BACKGROUND

UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS HAVE EVOLVED INTO LARGE, COMPLEX OPERATIONS CONCENTRATED IN LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES

A POTENTIAL NEW UN OPERATION WOULD LIKELY REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES

THE UN WOULD LIKELY FACE DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING TROOPS, POLICE, CIVILIANS, AND LOGISTICS NEEDED FOR THE POTENTIAL NEW OPERATION

THE UNITED STATES HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO UN PEACEKEEPING, BUT REPORTING TO CONGRESS PROVIDES LIMITED INFORMATION ABOUT GAPS BETWEEN AUTHORIZED AND DEPLOYED FORCE LEVELS

CONCLUSION

RECOMMENDATION FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION

AGENCY COMMENTS AND OUR EVALUATION

APPENDIX I: OBJECTIVES, SCOPE, AND METHODOLOGY

APPENDIX II: METHODOLOGY FOR IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL NEW PEACEKEEPING OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX III: COMMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

APPENDIX IV: COMMENTS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS

GAO COMMENTS

APPENDIX V: ONGOING UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, AS OF SEPTEMBER 2008

APPENDIX VI: MILITARY CAPABILITIES REQUIRED BY UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, AS OF NOVEMBER 2008

Chapter 2: UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING: ISSUES FOR CONGRESS

SUMMARY

MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

INTRODUCTION

CURRENT FUNDING SITUATION

BASIC INFORMATION

U.N. PROPOSALS FOR STRENGTHENING PEACEKEEPING

THE UNITED STATES AND PEACEKEEPING PROPOSALS

CONGRESS AND UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING: 1991-2006.

APPENDIX A. U.N. PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS: A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST

APPENDIX B. U.N. PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS: NUMBERS CREATED ANNUALLY, 1948-2008

APPENDIX C. UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING OVER THE YEARS: STATISTICAL DATA FOR COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, 1978-2008

APPENDIX D. U.N. PEACEKEEPING: STATUS OF U.S. ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006) (IN U.S. DOLLARS)

APPENDIX E. U.N. PEACEKEEPING: STATUS OF U.S. ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005 (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005) (IN U.S. DOLLARS)

APPENDIX F. U.N. PEACEKEEPING: STATUS OF U.S. ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004 (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004) (IN U.S. DOLLARS)

Chapter 3: UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING: LINES OF AUTHORITY FOR FIELD PROCUREMENT REMAIN UNCLEAR, BUT REFORMS HAVE ADDRESSED SOME ISSUES

RESTRUCTURING OF PEACEKEEPING MANAGEMENT UNDER WAY, BUT AMBIGUITY REMAINS ON PROCUREMENT LINES OF AUTHORITY

PEACEKEEPING PROCUREMENT REFORMS ARE PROCEEDING, BUT HAVE NOT ADDRESSED SOME PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED CONCERNS

UNLB PROVIDES IMPORTANT COMMUNICATIONS AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS, BUT ITS GROWTH HAS RAISED CONCERNS AMONG MEMBER STATES

APPENDIX II: SUMMARY RESULTS OF GAO'S SURVEY OF CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS AT UN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

APPENDIX III: COMPONENTS OF STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT STOCKS (SDS)

APPENDIX IV: COMMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

APPENDIX V: COMMENTS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS

CHAPTER SOURCES

INDEX

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62100-610-7

OCLC:

751978809