| ID | 193836 |
| Title Proper | African-Led Peace Support Operations in a declining period of new UN Peacekeeping Operations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tchie, Andrew E. Yaw |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The United Nations is known to be the preeminent body to authorize and oversee international peacekeeping missions; however, new forms of African-led Peace Support Operations (PSO s) are increasingly common, innovative, and context-specific. This paper examines the evolution of African-led PSO s and argues that African-led PSO s are filling a vacuum and taking on responsibilities once assumed by the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UN PKO). The paper posits that the rise of African-led PSO s is due to the growing need for security and respond to the changing nature of conflict, the spread of insecurity and terrorism, and cross-border violence. Finally, the paper explores the implications of these operations for future missions in Africa, arguing that the future of African-led PSO s may be the preferred choice, with Regional Economic Communities and Ad-hoc Security Initiatives leading the way. |
| `In' analytical Note | Global Governance Vol. 29, No.2: Apr-Jun 2023: p.230–244 |
| Journal Source | Global Governance 2023-06 29, 2 |
| Key Words | African Union ; United Nations Peacekeeping Operations ; African-led PSO s ; REC s ; Ad-hoc Security Initiatives |