Foreword / Sergio Vieira de Mello -- Foreword / Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao -- 1. UN Intervention in East Timor -- 2. East Timor's Journey to Freedom -- 3. UNTAET and the Path to Independence -- 4. Lessons for Successful UN Intervention -- 5. Military Lessons -- 6. The Future -- Annex A. Pro-Integration Militias and Paramilitary Groups -- Annex B. UN Security Council Resolution 1272 -- Annex C. Summary of PKF/UNMOG Force Contributions -- Annex D. PKF Organization -- Annex E. PKF Force Headquarters -- The International Peace Academy -- International Peace Academy Publications
Summary
A first-hand account of a UN mission in the unfamiliar role of interim government, a mission dealing with critical requirements for good governance, sustainable development, and effective military and police forces. Evaluating the lessons learned from the experience, he highlights the urgent need for reforms in the UN. Author Australian
Analysis
Timor
UN peacekeeping operations
Independence
UN Transitional Administration in East Timor
Overseas item
Peacekeeping operations (Timor) International organisations Peace studies
