The Rule of Law in Peace Keeping Operations
Abstract
The necessity for successful stabilization as the bridge to peacekeeping is paramount in our efforts to assist in nation building during post-war or post-conflict periods. Without laws and judicial systems there can be only limited progress towards the successful rebuilding of a region or nation in the aftermath of conflict A country cannot successfully rebuild without the foundation of law and order. Stabilization of a region or country provides the foundation from which future peace operations can be launched. Using the Balkan model to evaluate success and failure in our current policies and doctrine will eventually provide us with instruments for training and operations in other regional conflicts. This paper will outline the importance of planning for establishment of the rule of law and a judicial framework as the fundamental step in the evolution of the peace process. It will also discuss the training gaps in current policy that create confusion and disjointed efforts among forces assigned to operate in unstable environments as Peacekeepers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA424064
Entities
People
- Christine A. Stark
Organizations
- United States Army War College