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Book SynopsisWithout the fundamental necessity of peace, we cannot possibly understand the greater things of life. With his signature insight and wisdom, world renowned thinker J. Krishnamurti offers a timely manifesto on the roots of conflict. In a series of six prescient talks, he reveals how changing our own behaviours to nurture a more peaceful mindset can create positive change for the wider world.

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Book SynopsisThe study of armed forces and conflict resolution has undergone important developments at the turn of the millennium, driven by emerging events. The fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Cold War, the resurgence of nationalism and religious wars, ethnic cleansing, September Eleven, the War on Terror, and asymmetric warfare, the United Nations' inability to manage and successfully conclude military operations, are so many flash points of how much things have changed since the Cold War. The action of militaries has become more important, more difficult, more controversial, and, at the same time, insufficient, without parallel methods and political actions for resolving conflicts. As scholars conceptions of conflicts have changed, so have their understanding of conflict resolution and peace. This latter scholarship now spans analyses of the role of governments, civil institutions, and organized groups. The studies of building and sustaining peace now span institutional, inter-actional, and interpersonal levels in order to conceptualize a more holistic, long-term vision of peace.This book brings together contributions from scholars of various social science disciplines on three themes that appeared significant for the study of the phenomenon of conflict and conflict resolution. The first theme is centered on the new aspects of war in the twenty-first century where asymmetric warfare has changed many rules of the game, imposing a profound transformation on the military, not only tactical, but also structural, preparatory, mental and ideological.The second theme regards the delicate relations between the armed forces and societies. The ever-greater technicality of military operations and their lower comprehensibility to the broad public as a result, together with increased sensitivity in many countries in regard to the use of violence and death, have created social situations and problems that deserve to be investigated. The third theme, building and sustaining peace, operationalizes different types and levels of violence and conflict. It assesses ongoing efforts, for instance, governments trying to contain or diffuse conflict, businesses and national service schemes building peaceful civil spheres, and the efforts of organized groups to claim, shape, and extend the spheres of life that are free of conflict.Table of ContentsIntroduction. The asymmetric warfare: In search of a symmetry. Military Organization and Asymmetric Conflicts: Changing Approach. The impact of asymmetric warfare on the military profession and structure: lessons learned from the Ottoman military. Dr. Strangelove or how I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb: suicide attacks in asymmetric warfare. Use and impact of Information-Communication Technology in modern conflict: The war in Iraq. Terrorism and security in the caribbean before and after 9/11. Afghanistan talks. Experiential isomorphism in the military. Introduction. European civil–military relations in transition: The decline of conscription. News from the home front: Communities supporting military families. Attitudes and opportunities: self-selection and anticipatory socialization effects in youth perceptions of the military. The military and civil society in Korea. Hidden agenda in Paraguay: The dilemma of external democratization through U.S. military co-operation. Military and politics in south and central America: the self-perceptions of the armed forces in Latin America. Language matters in the military. Introduction. The impact of counterterrorism and strain on Palestinian terrorism. Communal conflict, state failure, and peacebuilding: The case of Ambon, Indonesia. National business, civil war abatement and peacebuilding. National youth service: an institution for building and sustaining peace. Building and sustaining the fabric of peace: Notes from the field. General Introduction. List of Contributors. Foreword. Conflict management, peace economics and development. Armed Forces and Conflict Resolution: Sociological perspectives. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisIn this thoroughly revised edition of his bestselling 1999 volume Why Peacekeeping Fails, Dennis Jett explains why peacekeepers today are dying in record numbers while engaged in operations that either are bound to fail or make little contribution to peace. The original book compared a wide range of peacekeeping experiences, including the unsuccessful attempt at peacekeeping in Angola with the successful effort in Mozambique in the early 1990’s, to argue for the importance of peacekeeping and suggest ways to improve its chances for success. Nearly two decades later, the number of UN peacekeepers has risen to 100,000 from 15,000; and yet, after years of expansion, support for peacekeeping seems to be diminishing. This thoroughly revised and updated 20th anniversary edition—half of which is completely new material—provides a timely update to Jett’s previous volume, examining why the dramatic growth in peacekeeping has occurred, how it is now being used, and why the challenges peacekeepers face cannot be dealt with alone. Also considering the impact of terrorism on both recent and longstanding peacekeeping operations, this book will assess the prospects of peacekeeping in an era in which the United States seems to be withdrawing from the world. Table of Contents

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Book Synopsis“I have seen the UN perform on a changing global stage in many UN missions. This book examines how the UN must continue to evolve amongst changing state actors, differing regional organisations and a constant global paradigm shift. It is essential material for enhancing one’s understanding of the nature of international conflict and for the continued relevance of the UN as a key stakeholder and participant in world affairs.”—Maj. Gen. Kristin Lund, Head of Mission and Chief of Staff, UN peacekeeping mission in the Middle East (UNTSO)“This outstanding collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the central challenges of peacekeeping today. From big ideas about changes in global order, to more focused analyses of policing and the protection of civilians, this book provides a comprehensive overview of where peacekeeping is now, and what we may expect in the future.”—Lise Morjé Howard, Associate Professor, Georgetown University“The book analyses recent developments in UN peacekeeping in the context of the historic changes underway in the global order. I would recommend it to policy makers, peacekeepers and scholars who wish to understand, optimise and improve the effectiveness of modern peacekeeping.”—Lt. Gen. Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz, former Force Commander in the UN missions in the DRC (MONUSCO) and Haiti (MINUSTAH)“Peacekeeping has been the most visible UN activity in its primary mandate to maintain international peace and security. In a world in disarray, as security threats mutate and the world order shifts away from US primacy and fresh challenges arise, the UN must respond with nimbleness and flexibility to stay relevant. This exceptional collection of analyses by experts from both the global North and South will be of interest to practitioners and scholars alike – highly recommended.”—Ramesh Thakur, Professor, Australian National University“Peacekeeping is not what it was even a decade ago: global power is shifting, new types of conflicts are emerging, and demands on the United Nations and regional organizations are growing. Anyone interested in contemporary conflict resolution and the changing character of international peace operations should read this excellent book.”—Roland Paris, Professor of International Affairs, University of Ottawa“This book is an insightful and forward-looking scholarly contribution to debates within the United Nations. It shows how profound the recent changes affecting peace operations are and pushes us all to rethink our assumptions about conflict, peace and the role of international organizations. It could not come at a better moment.”—Jean-Marie Guehenno, UN High-level Advisory Board on Mediation, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping OperationsThis open access book explores how UN peace operations are adapting to four transformational trends in the changing global order: (1) the rebalancing of relations between states of the global North and the global South; (2) the rise of regional organisations as providers of peace; (3) the rise of violent extremism and fundamentalist non-state actors; and (4) increasing demands from non-state actors for greater emphasis on human security. It identifies emerging conflict and peace trends (robustness of responses, rise of non-state threats, cross-state conflicts) and puts them in the context of tectonic shifts in the global order (rise of emerging powers, North–South rebalancing, emergence of regional organisations as providers of peace). The volume stimulates a discussion between practitioners and academics from the global North and South, and offers an analysis of how the international community collectively makes sense of the changing global order and its implications for UN peace operations.Trade Review“As a resource for practitioners and scholars, particularly as a free resource, this contribution is valuable in rounding out some of the key contemporary issues facing UN peacekeeping and peacekeepers.” (B. K. Greener, International Peacekeeping, May 20, 2021)Table of ContentsUN peace operations in a changing global orderForeword (Ian Martin)Introduction Chapter 1: UN peace operations: Adapting to a new global order? (Mateja Peter)Part I: Political and strategic context: past, present, futureChapter 2: Peacekeeping: Resilience of an idea (Mateja Peter)Chapter 3: UN peacekeeping in a multipolar world order: Norms, role expectations, and leadership (Adriana Erthal Abdenur)Chapter 4: Politics in the driving seat: Good offices, UN peace operations, and modern conflict (Adam Day)Chapter 5: People-centred approaches to peace: At cross roads between geopolitics, norms, and practice (Youssef Mahmoud)Part 2: Mandates and strategyChapter 6: What are the limits to the use of force in UN peacekeeping? (Mats Berdal)Chapter 7: Protection of civilians in the United Nations: A peacekeeping illusion? (Hilde Frafjord Johnson)Chapter 8: UN peace operations, terrorism, and violent extremism (John Karlsrud)Chapter 9: Peace operations and organised crime: Still foggy? (Arthur Boutellis and Stephanie Tiélès)Chapter 10: UN policing: The security–trust challenge (Kari M. Osland)Part 3: New and old partnershipsChapter 11: Africa and UN peace operations: Implications for the future role of regional Organisations (Cedric de Coning)Chapter 12: The European Union and UN peace operations: What global–regional peace and security partnership? (Thierry Tardy)Chapter 13: China rising and its changing policy on UN peacekeeping (He Yin)Chapter 14: Religion, governance, and the ‘peace–humanitarian–development nexus’ in South Sudan (Jonathan C. Agensky)Conclusion UN peace operations and changes in the global order: Evolution, adaptation, and resilience (Cedric de Coning)

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