Peace Operations in Mali: Theory into Practice Then Measuring Effectiveness

Abstract

This research sought to measure the effectiveness of the international community's response along two broad lines of effort (LOE): Creating a Safe and Secure Environment and promoting Stable Governance. When seeking to achieve a Safe and Secure Environment, two objectives were measured. Objective 1 sought the Cessation of Large Scale Violence. Success was attained, as French military forces saved the Malian government from collapse and nominally regained control of Mali's territory from militants. In addition, on the diplomatic front, a ceasefire was negotiated between the Government of Mali (GoM) and armed groups, followed by an internationally sanctioned and robust deployment of an international Peacekeeping force to Mali. Objective 2 attempted to promote Security Sector Reform (SSR) as a method to incorporate local northern citizens into a legitimate security apparatus. Results have been ineffective: Joint patrols stalled, a legitimate local security force has not been created, and a troubling level of violence persists.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 2017
Accession Number
AD1038841

Entities

People

  • Andrew K. Prewitt

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Commerce
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • Minority Groups
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • Political Science
  • Political Systems
  • Recreation
  • Societies
  • Terrorists

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  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.