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This is a paperbound repirnt of a 1999 book about which Book News wrote: Jett (Diplomat in Residence, Carter Center, Atlanta) shows why peacekeeping operations fail by comparing unsuccessful with successful efforts in a range of peacekeeping missions. While causes of past failures may be identifiable, the book argues that chances for success will be difficult in the future because of the way peacekeeping operations are initiated and conducted, and the way the UN functions internally. Jett explains why peacekeeping has become more necessary, possible, and desired and yet more complex, difficult, and less frequently used. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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.
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