Information on "Peace Support Operations" and "Asia"
June 2013
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19 Jun 2013
The Philippines: Dismantling Rebel Groups
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the Philippine Government's recent attempts to end major insurgencies within the country, including the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's (MILF) rebellion in Mindanao. More on «The Philippines: Dismantling Rebel Groups»
May 2013
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8 May 2013
Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report describes the situation in Timor-Leste following the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers in December 2012. More on «Timor-Leste: Stability at What Cost?»
April 2013
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Apr 2013
The United Nations, Peacekeeping and Power Politics
Author: Mats Berdal
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
This brief begins by exploring the West's historical ability to impose its agendas and visions within the United Nations system, particularly in the case of peacekeeping operations. More on «The United Nations, Peacekeeping and Power Politics»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Mythical Alliance: Russia's Syria Policy
Author: Dmitri Trenin
Publisher: Carnegie Moscow Center
This paper explores the reasons behind Russia's blocking of Western intervention in Syria in the UN Security Council. More on «The Mythical Alliance: Russia's Syria Policy»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Social Welfare Policy – a Panacea for Peace?
Author: Annie Julia Raavad
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
This paper explores the idea that social welfare policy can buy peace in conflict-affected societies. More on «Social Welfare Policy – a Panacea for Peace?» -
Jan 2013
Conflict Dynamics in Gilgit-Baltistan
Author: Izhar Hunzai
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report looks at sectarian violence in Gilgit-Baltistan, a historically distinct political entity under Pakistani control near the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. More on «Conflict Dynamics in Gilgit-Baltistan»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Peacebuilding Efforts of Women from Afghanistan and Iraq
Author: Kathleen Kuehnast, Manal Omar, Steven E Steiner, Hodei Sultan
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Women leaders in Iraq and Afghanistan face numerous common challenges. More on «Peacebuilding Efforts of Women from Afghanistan and Iraq» -
Dec 2012
China's Regional Security and Interaction with the US
Author: Frans-Paul van der Putten
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This paper provides a brief overview of current developments in Sino-US security relations and on China’s continuing involvement in East and Southeast Asian security issues. More on «China's Regional Security and Interaction with the US»
November 2012
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29 Nov 2012
A Diplomatic Milestone for Mindanao?
Author: Jennifer M. Keister
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
A recent framework agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leaves much yet to do in building peace in Mindanao, but does offer an opportunity for careful progress. More on «A Diplomatic Milestone for Mindanao?» -
27 Nov 2012
Nepal: Re-Setting the Peace Process?
Author: Jon Lunn
Publisher: House of Commons Library
The paper discusses the potential for re-setting the peace process in Nepal. More on «Nepal: Re-Setting the Peace Process? »
