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Advanced Reading..14-15
Seminar Objectives
1. To describe the evolution of UN peace operations over the last 20 years.
2. To discuss the mandate process, the principal instruments, organizations, mechanisms, and
capabilities to initiate and conduct different types of peace operations.
3. To discuss the legal framework, provisions underpinning the execution of peace support
operations, and other deployment considerations.
4. To underline the role of the civilian police, NGOs, and other civilian components and their
relationship with the military in modern peace operations.
5. To identify major lessons learned, including successes and failures, through the discussion of
case studies.
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Theme 1: The United Nations Approaches to Peace Support Operations;
Capacity of Intervention, Sovereignty, and R2P
4. UN Mandate to Protect and R2P- Meaning and Mission and Legal Considerations
(Dr. Sven Gareis)
Environment building
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e. Mission components and shared responsibilities regarding protection of civilian
(Operational)
Protection intervention type 1: Providing remedy to individual victims of harm
Protection intervention type 2: Reducing risk exposure
1. Holt, V. & Taylor, G. (2009). Protecting Civilians in the Context of UN Peacekeeping Operations:
Successes, Setbacks and Remaining Challenges. United Nations Department of Peackeeping
Operations/Peacekeeping Best Practices Section and Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Affairs/Policy and Development Studies Branch.
http://www.un.int/wcm/webdav/site/portal/shared/iseek/documents/2009/november/Advanced_Co
py_DPKO_OCHA_independent_POC_Study.pdf
2. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). (2011). The Concept of Protection of Civilians:
Towards a Mutual Understanding. Roundtable on Civil-Military Coordination, 12 December.
http://www.icrc.org/eng/assets/files/2012/hpg-icrc-roundtable-summary-note-2011-12-12.pdf
3. United Nations. (2008). United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; Principles and Guidelines.
New York, New York: Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Department of Field Support.
http://pbpu.unlb.org/pbps/library/capstone_doctrine_eNg.pdf
4. United Nations. (2011). The United Nations System. Department of Public Information.
Organization Chart.
http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/structure/pdfs/UN%20system%20chart_lettercolor_2013.pdf
5. United Nations. (2011). United Nations Peacekeeping Group: Capacities to Ensure Integration.
Chart 31. http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/documents/dpkodfs_org_chart.pdf
7. United Nations Security Council. A/55/305S/2000/809. 21 August 2000. Identical letters dated 21
August 2000 from the Secretary-General to the President of the General Assembly and the President of
the Security Council. Related to the Brahimi Report. Letter, Executive Summary and Annex III -
Summary of Recommendations only (pp. i-ii; viii-xv, 54-58).
http://www.undg.org/docs/9901/2000-Brahimi-Report.pdf
8. United Nations Security Council. S/2012/376. 22 May 2012. Report of the Secretary-General on
the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.
http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Full_Report_4150.pdf
9. United Nations. (2009). A New Partnership Agenda: Charting a New Horizon for UN
Peacekeeping. New York: Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Department of Field
Support. Executive Summary, Conclusion and Annex I Summary of main
recommendations only (pp. 1-5, ii-vi, 40-43).
http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/documents/newhorizon.pdf
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Day 1
Discussion Items:
Under what geo-political conditions and considerations was the UN Mission approved?
What does it mean to say that the UN Mission approval was politically sensitive?
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Theme 2 Peacekeeping Strategic Pre-Deployment Considerations
d. Global field support strategy (New concept from the Department of Field Support)
e. Private sector
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Required Readings for Theme 2
(Note: PDFs are provided on your USB flash drive)
2. Eide, E. B., Kaspersen, A.T., Kent, R., & von Hippel, K. (2005). Report on Integrated Missions:
Practical Perspectives and Recommendations. Independent Study for the Expanded UN ECHA
Core Group. Executive Summary, Introduction, Chapter 1: Defining Integrated Missions,
Chapter 3: Recommendations, and Annex III: Abbreviations only (pp.1-15, 38-43 and 51-52).
http://www.undg.org/docs/8484/6031-Integrated_Missions_Report.pdf
3. United Nations Policy Paper. (2013). Policy on Integrated Assessment and Planning.
http://www.undg.org/docs/13047/UN%20Policy%20on%20Integrated%20Assessment%20and%2
0Planning_FINAL_9%20April%202013.pdf
4. United Nations. (2006). Integrated Mission Planning Process: Guidelines Endorsed by the
Secretary-General.
http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/UD/Vedlegg/FN/Multidimensional%20and%20Integrated/06_DP
KO_IMPP_final_.pdf
Day 2
Discussion Items:
What are the challenges of integrated mission with respect to command and control?
What are some of the challenges and opportunities of translating UN mission mandates into
the concept of operations?
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Theme 3 Peacekeeping Operational Pre-Deployment Considerations
Anti-corruption
Anti-terrorism
Anti-drug
2. International Humanitarian Law and NIAC (Non-International Armed Conflict) (LCol
Isabelle Veilleux)
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3. Mission Legal Considerations Agreement with the Host Country (SOFA,
SOMA/RoE), Regional Organization, TCCs and PCCs (MoU) (LCol I. Veilleux)
4. Law and Order Challenges: Role of UNPOL/FPUs, Military Personnel, and Security
Company (Staff Sergeant Gilles Deziel)
a. International concept: threat to security and safety related to criminal activities in todays
conflicts
b. Security versus safety
d. Civilian responsibility
e. Police responsibility
f. Military responsibility
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Required Readings for Theme 3
(Note: PDFs are provided on your USB flash drive)
1. Austin, R. (1996). A Legal Framework for a Democratic public Order System. In The Role and
Functions of Civilian Police in United Nations Peace-Keeping Operations: Debriefing and Lessons
(p. 129-134). London, UK: Kluwer Law International Ltd.
2. Blocq, D. (2006). The Fog of UN Peacekeeping: Ethical Issues Regarding the Use of Force to
Protect Civilians in UN Operations. Journal of Military Ethics 5 (3), 201-213.
3. Chappell, D. (1996). The Role, Preparation and Performance of Civilian Peace-keeping Police
Personnel: A Reference Document. In The Role and Functions of Civilian Police in United
Nations Peace-Keeping Operations: Debriefing and Lessons (p. 1187-192). London, UK: Kluwer
Law International Ltd.
4. ICRC. (2011). International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism: Questions and Answers.
http://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/documents/faq/terrorism-faq-050504.htm
5. McNamara, D. (1996). The Role of the Civilian Police Component in Human Rights and Related
Issues. In The Role and Functions of Civilian Police in United Nations Peace-Keeping
Operations: Debriefing and Lessons (p. 127-128). London, UK: Kluwer Law International Ltd.
6. Wiharta, S., Melvin, N., & Avezov, X. (2012). The New Geopolitics of Peace Operations:
Mapping the Emerging Landscape. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
http://www.sipri.org/research/conflict/pko/other_publ/NGP%20policy%20report.pdf
Day 3
Discussion Items:
Identify and discuss limits to what the UN can and cannot do.
Identify and discuss how and what other actors and/or organisations can contribute to bolster
UN limitations.
Discuss the continued relevance of IHL against the backdrop of the new/post 911 security
environment.
Identify and discuss areas of cooperation and tensions between police and military actors in
peace support operations.
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Theme 4 Factors Affecting Success of PSOs
1. Pre-Deployment Personnel Education and Training (Staff Sergeant G. Deziel)
d. Empowering the population, giving a voice to the vulnerable, supporting the democratic
process
e. Communication as development, promoting social and economic recovery, and
community based tools (example of MONUSCO)
f. Impact of developments in technology on humanitarian actions and UN interventions
3. Road to the Exit Strategy, Staging Mission Success, and Measuring and
Monitoring Mission Progress: (Major J. Desjardins)
a. The exit strategy Report of the Secretary General S/2001/394: No exit without strategy
(for traditional UN peace support operations; and for multidimensional and integrated
peace support operations)
b. Road map and benchmarks
c. What and how to measure
d. Monitoring mechanisms
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c. Equal compliance with the Mandate by PSO participating countries
d. Meeting the mandated number of military personnel and equipment
e. Over-emphasis on troop protection
f. Increase the involvement of troop-contributing countries when developing working
methods the field and HQ should operate on the same page
g. Increase UN Secretariat consultations with potential contributing countries
h. Increase the awareness of local culture and focus on integration and local ownership
i. National capacity-building activities should occur from the beginning
j. Deploy UN peace support operations when and where the need exists, regardless of the
strategic relevance to powerful states
k. When is it a good time to withdraw? No exit without strategy (S/2001/394)
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Required Readings for Theme 4
(Note: PDFs are provided on your USB flash drive)
DAY 4 Questions
Discussion Items:
What are some of the pre-requisites for mission success?
What are some of the key lessons learned from your assigned UN mission?
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Advanced Readings
DAY 1
2. United Nations Security Council. S/RES/1325 (2000). 31 October 2000. Adopted by the Security
th
Council at its 4213 meeting, on 21 October 2000. Include women in all decision-making levels
and protect women and girls from gender-based violence.
http://www.un.org/Docs/journal/asp/ws.asp?m=S/RES/1325(2000)
3. de Gustavo, C. & Stensland, A.O. (2011). Training to Protect Civilians: Recent Developments and
Recommendations. Policy and Practice Brief: Knowledge for Durable Peace 9.
http://accord.org.za/images/downloads/brief/policy_practice9.pdf
4. UN High Commissioner for Refugees. (2011). Better Protected? Stabilization Strategies and the
Protection of Civilians. Humanitarian Policy Group. Available at:
http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e4b798d2.html
5. Wilson, D. (2009). Responsibility to Protect: Translating Ideas into Capacity. Fundacin para las
Relaciones Internacionales y el Dilogo Exterior (FRIDE). Conference Report. Scroll down and
click on Ingls (189 kB).http://www.fride.org/publicacion/610/la-responsibilidad-de-proteger-de-
la-teoria-a-la-practica.
DAY 2
1. International Forum for the Challenges of Peace Operations. (2010). Considerations for Mission
Leadership in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. Stockholm, Sweden.
http://www.challengesforum.org/en/Reports--Publications/Considerations-reports/Considerations-
for-Mission-Leadership-in-United-Nations-Peacekeeping-Operations/
2. Durch, W.J. & Giffen, A.C. (2010). Challenges of Strengthening the protection of Civilians in
rd
Multidimensional Peace Operations. 3 International Forum for the Challenges of Peace
Operations. Background Paper. http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-
pdfs/Challenges_of_Strengthening_POC_in_Peace_OperationsDurchGiffenFINALOct2010.pdf
3. Lie, J.H.S. & de Carvalho, B. (2009). The Tension between UN HQ and the Field in Implementing
the Protection of Civilians. Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Policy Brief 4, 1-4.
http://kms2.isn.ethz.ch/serviceengine/Files/EINIRAS/117461/ipublicationdocument_singledocume
nt/0bb052cb-0ea4-4045-9de3-c1717a6dcc4f/en/PB-04-09-Carvalho-Lie.pdf
4. St Pierre, K. (2008). Then and Now: Understanding the Spectrum of Complex Peace Operations.
Ottawa, Canada: Pearson Peacekeeping Centre. Click on title of the article:
http://www.pearsoncentre.org/Research+Reports
5. United Nations. General Assembly. A/RES/54/263*. 16 March 2001. Optional protocols to the
Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of
children, child prostitution and child pornography.
http://www.un.org/Docs/journal/asp/ws.asp?m=A/RES/54/263. Click on English.
6. United Nations. Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Department of Field Support. Ref.
2010.2. Civil-Military Coordination in UN Integrated Peacekeeping Missions (UN-CIMIC). Policy.
October 2010. http://www.unocha.org/what-we-do/coordination-tools/UN-CMCoord/publications
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DAY 3
1. Giffen, A.C. (Spring 2010). Addressing the Doctrinal Deficit: Developing Guidance to Prevent and
Respond to Widespread or Systematic Attacks Against Civilians. A Workshop Report. The Henry
L. Stimson Center. http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/1_-
_Addressing_the_Doctrinal_Deficit_2010.pdf
2. Smith, J.G., Holt, V.K., & Durch, W.J. From Timor-Leste to Darfur: New Initiatives for Enhancing
UN Civilian Policing Capacity. Future of Peace Operations Program A Better Partnership for
African Peace Operations. The Henry L. Stimson Center. Issue Brief August 2007.
http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/Issue_Brief_Police_FINAL_sept08.pdf
3. Covadonga, B.M. (2008). Exploring Concepts: Human Security and Peacebuilding. Institute of
Studies on Conflicts and Humanitarian Action (iecah). FRIDE. Activity Brief 11 November,
Madrid. Available at http://www.fride.org/publication/574/exploring-concepts-human-security-and-
peacebuilding. Scroll down and click on English (121 kB).
4. United Nations General Assembly. A/64/633. 26 January 2010. Global Field Support Strategy
Report of the Secretary-General. Summary only, 1-4.
http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/64/633
DAY 4
1. Hammes, T.X. (2007, May-June). Fourth Generation Warfare Evolves, Fifth Emerges. Military
Review, pp. 14-23.
http://usacac.army.mil/CAC2/MilitaryReview/Archives/English/MilitaryReview_20070630_art006.p
df
2. SIPRI. (2011, April). Expanding the Civilian Role in Peace Operations: Assessing Progress and
Addressing Gaps. Experts Workshop: South America. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
http://www.sipri.org/research/conflict/pko/civilian_contribution/publications/workshopsouthamerica.pdf
3. Solomon, R.H. & Woocher, L. (18 March 2010). Confronting the Challenge of Political Will.
United States Institute of Peace. Prepared for the Instability Warning and Genocide Prevention
Symposium 2010, Vanderbilt University Law School. http://www.usip.org/publications/confronting-
the-challenge-political-will
4. United Nations. Peacebuilding Commission. (2009). Lessons Learned from National Dialogue In
Post-Conflict Situations Chairs Summary. Peace-building Commission Working Group on
Lessons Learned.
http://www.un.org/en/peacebuilding/pdf/doc_wgll/wgll_14_oct_chair_summary.pdf
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