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Why Peacekeeping Fails

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  • © 1999

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  1. Dennis C. Jett
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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Introduction

    • Dennis C. Jett
    Pages 1-20

  3. A Brief History of Peacekeeping

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    Pages 21-34

  4. Failing Before Beginning

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    Pages 35-59

  5. Similar Histories, Different Outcomes

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    Pages 61-73

  6. Failing While Doing

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    Pages 75-112

  7. The External Factors

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    Pages 113-132

  8. Humanitarian Aid and Peacekeeping Failure

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    Pages 133-144

  9. Getting Out and Afterwards

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    Pages 145-168

  10. “Inconclusion”—Why Real Reform Might Not Be Possible

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    Pages 169-195

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 223-236
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About this book

Dennis C. Jett examines why peacekeeping operations fail by comparing the unsuccessful attempt at peacekeeping in Angola with the successful effort in Mozambique, alongside a wide range of other peacekeeping experiences. The book argues that while the causes of past peacekeeping failures can be identified, the chances for success will be difficult to improve because of the way such operations are initiated and conducted, and the way the United Nations operates as an organization. Jett reviews the history of peacekeeping and the evolution in the number, size, scope, and cost of peacekeeping missions. He also explains why peacekeeping has become more necessary, possible, and desired and yet, at the same time, more complex, more difficult, and less frequently used. The book takes a hard look at the UN's actions and provides useful information for understanding current conflicts.

About the author

DENNIS C. JETT entered the foreign service in 1972 and has served in Argentina, Israel, Malawi, Liberia, Mozambique and Peru. Before becoming Ambassador to Peru, he was Ambassador to Mozambique. Jett received his PhD from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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