The Case for Integrating Sustaining Peace into an Expanded Climate, Peace and Security Concept

Published as: Cedric De Coning & Hafsa M. Maalim, ‘The Case for Integrating Sustaining Peace into an Expanded Climate, Peace … More

The Unintended Consequences of Peacekeeping

Edited by Chiyuki Aoi, Cedric de Coning & Ramesh Thakur United Nations University Press, 2007 Copy available at: https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:2483/pdf9789280811421.pdf Abstract: Peacekeeping … More

UN Peacekeeping doctrine in a new era

© 2017 – Routledge (http://bit.ly/2peaceopsdoctrine) Amazon (http://amzn.to/2kYXzAL) CIC interview on this book: http://peaceoperationsreview.org/interviews/cedric-de-coning-adapting-the-un-peacekeeping-doctrine-to-stabilization-missions-protection-of-civilians-mandates-and-new-threats/ Video and report from book launch seminar at IPI on … More

UN Peacebuilding Architecture: The First 10 Years

Since its establishment, the UN’s Peacebuilding Architecture (PBA) has been involved in peacebuilding processes in more than 20 countries. … More

What can we expect from the High-Level Independent Panel on UN Peace Operations?

The UN Secretary-General appointed a High-Level Independent Panel to review UN peace operations in October 2014. The Panel is expected to publish its report in June 2015. The Panel is led by Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Timor Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta. With 17 members it has a broad geographical spread and a wide range of experiences, including former special representatives, force commanders, ambassadors, scholars and civil society leaders. The last such major external review of peacekeeping operations was undertaken in 2000 and led by Lahkdar Brahimi. The Brahimi report had a considerable impact on the direction of peacekeeping operations, even though many of its recommendations have not been implemented. It is thus not surprising that the Ramos-Horta report has raised similar high expectations.

Implications of Offensive and Stabilisation Mandates for the Future of UN Peacekeeping

The most important issue that the UN High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations will have to consider and provide guidance … More

The Significance of a Resilient AU-UN Strategic Partnership for Peace Operations in Africa

The Strategic Context Three considerations explain the importance of regional organisations for UN peace operations: (1) conflicts are rarely isolated … More

Rising powers and the future of peacekeeping and peacebuilding

Published as: Benjamin de Carvalho and Cedric de Coning. 2013. Rising Powers and the Future of Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Oslo: … More