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Book SynopsisIn the last decade of the the 20th century, the United Nations devised a new instrument - preventive deployment - to deal with the age-old problem of war. This study provides an account of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), which was deployed from 1992 to 1999 in Macedonia.
Trade ReviewAn excellent piece of work: well structured, very clearly written, sound, and convincing. -- Alan James, Keele University
This book is worthwhile reading because of Williams's convincing argument that a UN preventive mission did make a difference in a region steeped in armed conflict. * Millennium *
Williams' analysis is grounded in systematic empirical detail. The book makes a strong argument for the wisdom and efficacy of preventive action and offers important guidance about its use in other potential conflicts. * Tufts Magazine *
A thoughtful, compassionate and higly relevant work. * The South Slav Journal *
Williams' book is an important and timely study as Macedonia stands on the brink of full-scale civil war. Abiodun Williams' efforts reveal why the current turmoil exists and why the UNPREPREP did little to prevent it. More importantly, the study shows ow the UN must revamp its peacekeeping efforts if it wants to truly play a role in international conflict resolution and conflict avoidance. * Journal of Conflict Studies *
Abiodun Williams' excellent book on the UN experience in Macedonia combines the inside knowledge of a participant with the analytical perspective of the historian. The book provides a fascinating picture of how Macedonia was shielded from external aggression while dealing with threatening internal pressures within its borders. -- James Sutterlin, Yale University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preventive Diplomacy and the Evolution of UN Peacekeeping Chapter 2 The Burden of History Chapter 3 Making a New Beginning Chapter 4 Composition, Organization, and Structure of UNPREDEP Chapter 5 Keeping Watch Chapter 6 The Good Offices Function Chapter 7 Withdrawing a Winning Team Chapter 8 Conclusion
