United Nations Peace Operations in Africa: Civil-Military Coordination and State-Building

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the United Nations peace operations in Africa, focusing on civil-military coordination and state-building. It examines themes like colonization, long-term conflicts, and the United Nations return to Africa in the 1990s and 2000s. It also discusses civil-military cooperation in health, agriculture, energy, sports, and education to showcase the strategic direction for long-term peace in the region.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of United Nations peace operations in Africa, offering a detailed examination of civil-military coordination and state-building. Through captivating case studies from Sudan, South Sudan, and the Congo, it explores a range of themes, including the historical legacies of colonization and protracted conflicts, the United Nations' involvement in Africa from 1956 to 1964, and its subsequent return in the 1990s and 2000s. The author conducts an in-depth investigation into the evolving role of modern civil-military coordination as a powerful tool in aiding national-level state-building in conflict-ridden countries. Additionally, the book sheds light on the organizational cultures of civilian and military entities, as well as the critical importance of civil-military cooperation in areas such as health, agriculture, energy, sports, and education. By employing rich ethnographic analysis, this book emerges as a vital resource for scholars and researchers specializing in African Studies, UN studies, peace and conflict studies, defense and strategic studies, international relations, and military studies. Its insights and perspectives will undoubtedly contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping peace and security in the African continent.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032222707