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More German 'Blue Helmets': four reasons the Federal Republic of Germany should show greater commitment to UN peacekeeping
Mehr deutsche Blauhelme: vier Gründe für ein stärkeres Engagement der Bundesrepublik im VN-Peacekeeping
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Abstract The German Armed Forces contribute to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). This is the first time in more than 20 years that Germany has deployed a strong contingent for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, though the UN’s multilateral crisis ma... view more
The German Armed Forces contribute to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). This is the first time in more than 20 years that Germany has deployed a strong contingent for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, though the UN’s multilateral crisis management is currently required to operate in very different conflict contexts. The Federal Government should scrutinize how Germany can participate more comprehensively and more strategically in these missions than it has done up to now. There are a number of reasons to sustain, prioritize and extend this commitment which pertains to issues of strategy, personnel policy, training and equipment. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Federal Republic of Germany; Federal Armed Forces; deployment overseas; peacekeeping; UNO; peacekeeping troops; security policy; conflict management
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 29/2017
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications