Implications for U.N. Peacekeeping

Abstract

The Clinton administration is currently in the process of determining what role the United Nations will play in achieving U.S. national interests, and how that role relates to multilateralism. A Presidential Decision Directive (PDD) on multilateral peace operations has not yet appeared, and the document will undoubtedly be influenced by current U.S. and U.N. operations in Somalia and prospective plans for Bosnia-Herzegovina. This article does not predict, nor depend on, the ultimate PDD. Whether the United States elects to participate exclusively in peacekeeping observer missions, as in the past, or moves more forcefully by putting logistic or combat units under U.N. operational control in peace-enforcement or peace-building operations remains to be seen. The proposals contained herein are designed to better support the United Nations, whatever the mission or degree of participation. The focus will be on organizational support, the enduring definitional problems associated with peace operations, and the importance of doctrinal harmonization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA528813

Entities

People

  • John O. Sewall

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Bosnia Herzegovina
  • Cost Estimates
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • International Security
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Observers
  • Peacekeeping
  • Security
  • Students
  • Training
  • United Nations
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.