Multilateral Security and ESDP Operations

by Daniela Irrera, Fulvio Attinà

Overview

This volume presents complementary analyses of the current features, issues and trends of multilateral security and the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) peace operations. The work presents an astute interpretation of the attributes of ESDP operations in the context of the diffusion of peace operations practice at the present time. Founded on the detailed examination of different peace operations and the analysis of relevant data, the book allows for the assessment of the near future of peace operations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409499909
Publisher:	Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	03/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Fulvio Attinà is Professor of Political Science and International Relations, and Jean Monnet Chairs of EU Politics at the University of Catania, Italy. Daniela Irrera is Assitant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Catania, Italy.

Fulvio Attinà, Kathia Légaré, Derek McDougall, Daniela Irrera, Maria A. Sabiote, Simon Riesche, Jean F. Crombois, Claudia Morsut.

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface; Introduction: multilateralism, peace operations, and Europe, Fulvio Attinà; Part I Multilateral Peacekeeping: New Trends, Actors, and Tasks: Global power competition and the rise of minilateralism in peace operations, Fulvio Attinà; The 'schizophrenic' nature of peacebuilding operations: between external supervision and self-rule, Kathia Légaré; The regionalization of peacekeeping and peacebuilding: lessons learnt in East Timor and the Southwest Pacific, Derek McDougall; NGOs' roles in humanitarian interventions and peace support operations, Daniela Irrera; New tasks for peace operations? The interlinkage between SSR and integrated peace missions, Maria A. Sabiote. Part II ESDP and the European Contribution to Changing Peacekeeping: European propensity for peacekeeping and minilateralism: a quantitative analysis of 4 EU countries and ESDP operations, Fulvio Attinà; Bosnia, Darfur, and the 'actorness' of regional organisations: assessing the performance of EU and AU regional(ized) peace operations, Simon Riesche; EU crisis management and ESDP operations in the Eastern Neighbourhood, Jean F. Crombois; Military and civilian crisis management: can the EU be reliable in the co-operation with the UN in Africa?, Claudia Morsut; European civilian operations in the occupied Palestinian territory: EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah, Maria A. Sabiote; Conclusion: ESDP, global security trends, and the reshaping of peace operations, Daniela Irrerra; Bibliography; Index.