Peace Operations and Global Order / Edition 1

by Alex J. Bellamy, Paul Williams

Overview

Peacekeeping in Global Politics investigates the changing role of peacekeeping and competing perspectives about what that role should be. It begins by addressing broad issues connected with the transition from a Westphalian to post-Westphalian international society, the ethical and legal dilemmas provoked by armed intervention, and the alternative ways of conceptualising the role that peacekeeping plays. It goes on to critically chart the development of 'traditional' peacekeeping before outlining how the role of force in peacekeeping operations has changed and the close links between peacekeeping, conflict prevention and conflict resolution. The final part of the volume focuses specifically on globalization and the effects that this has had on peacekeeping practices. In particular, it focuses on the changing conflict environment, the growing tendency towards subcontracting peacekeeping duties, and the development of regional peacekeeping capabilities. Overall, this volume makes two contributions to the way we think about peacekeeping: first it demonstrates that the theory and practice of peacekeeping is embedded in global politics and second it shows that there an on-going debate about what peacekeeping is for.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714655956
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/29/2005
Series:	Cass Series on Peacekeeping
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Alex J. Bellamy is Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Queensland.

Paul Williams is Lecturer in Security Studies, University of Birmingham. He previously taught in the Department of International Politics, University of Wales, Aberystwyth. His main research interests are in Theories of International Security, especially Critical Security Studies; International peacekeeping and co-editing Africa in International Politics: External Involvement on the Continent (also published by Routledge).; British foreign policy and South African foreign policy. His previous publications include: co-authoring Understanding Peacekeeping;

Table of Contents

Introduction: Thinking anew about peace operations Alex J. Bellamy and Paul Williams Part 1: Exploring Conceptual Issues The 'Next Stage' in Peace Operations Theory? Alex J. Bellamy Peacekeeping and Critical Theory Michael Pugh The Responsibility to Protect? Imposing the Liberal Peace David Chandler UN Peacekeeping Operations and the Dilemma of Peacebuilding Consensus Oliver P. Richmond Part 2: 'Thinking Anew' in Practice Peace Operations and the International Financial Institutions: Insights from Rwanda and Sierra Leone Paul Williams Gender and UN Peace Operations: The confines of modernity Tarja Vayrynen Alternatives to Peacekeeping in Korea: The role of non-state actors and face-to-face encounters Roland Bleiker Critical Security Studies and the United Nations Preventive Deployment in Macedonia Eli Stamnes Conclusion: What future for peace operations? Brahimi and beyond Alex J. Bellamy and Paul Williams

Editorial Reviews

'This book is outstanding in making a high impact and high-quality contribution to our understanding of how peace operations should function to empower people who are victims in conflict affected areas.' - Political Studies Review

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