Peacekeeping, Policing, and the Rule of Law after Civil War
By: Megan Shannon
Abstract:
In recent years, there has been a dramatic shift in what we know about the influence of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping. Informed by the UN accounting of its peacekeeping efforts and supported by data collected by political scientists, researchers have uncovered a profound relationship between peacekeeping and peace. It is becoming clear that peacekeeping works, but what is less clear is why and how. Enter this masterful work on peacekeeping and the rule of law after civil war. In Peacekeeping, Policing, and the Rule of Law after Civil, Robert A. Blair demonstrates that UN peacekeeping missions can significantly improve the rule of law in postconflict countries. This is an important finding, as establishing the rule of law is fundamental for recovering from civil war.
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