| Description |
xi, 296 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Origins -- 2. Embroidering the Tapestry -- 3. Doctrine for Expeditionary Conflict -- 4. The Heart of the Matter - The Fundamentals -- 5. Operations in Iraq 1990-91 and their Consequences -- 6. 'If you liked Beirut, you will love Somalia' - Ambassador Smith Hempstone -- 7. Rwanda - 'Tropical Nazism' - Boutros Boutros-Ghali -- 8. Kosovo - 'Only a bunch of bad options' - Bill Clinton -- 9. East Timor and Sierra Leone - A Coming of Age |
| Summary |
"Acknowledging that the development of today's international collective security system has been largely ad hoc and conditioned by a multitude of diverse interests, Richard Connaughton's groundbreaking investigation uncouples present arrangements by re-examining the early philosophies and the development of international organisations. Drawing on practical experience, Connaughton assesses the fundamentals which impinge upon today's regime of disorder, identifying new definitions, principles and key factors which influence decision making processes. In support of these conclusions, the book features detailed case studies of Iraq, Somalia, Rwanda, Kosovo, East Timor and Sierra Leone." "This realistic view of military intervention and peacekeeping provides a new perspective which promises a more rewarding future for the international security system. Essential reading for academics and practitioners of international relations and conflict management."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-268) and index |
| Subject |
United Nations -- Peacekeeping forces.
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International police.
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Pacific settlement of international disputes.
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Intervention (International law)
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| LC no. |
2001094285 |
| ISBN |
0754618021 |
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