FOREWORD
Are peacekeeping operations always the "right"
answer to intra and inter-state conflicts? Do peacekeeping operations actually artificially increase the
length complexity of conflicts? In some circumstances
do they actually increase casualty levels and prevent
reconciliation and conflict termination? Do many
peacekeeping missions end up doing more harm than
good? Authors Renn and Diehl tackle these challenging and emotional questions and come away from
their examination with decidedly mixed answers. The
authors provide a tough, thorough examination of a
difficult set of issues in hopes of enabling the best possible senior leader decision making in future conflicts.
Daniel A. Pinnell
COL, U.S. Army
Director
Peacekeeping and Stability
Operations Institute
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