| ID | 131345 |
| Title Proper | Critical analysis of spoilers and neighbouring states for peace implementation |
| Other Title Information | peacekeepers' failure to protect civilians in eastern DR Congo |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yonekawa, Masako |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Using Stephen J. Stedman's concept of spoilers as the main analytical framework, this paper offers insights into the failure of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in terms of civilian protection for a lengthy period in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. This failure arises not only from peacekeepers' failure to fully analyse the ambiguous status and relationship of spoilers and neighbouring states that are hostile to the peace process but also the United Nations' and peacekeepers' continuing support of spoilers and neighbouring states in three areas of implementation: military integration, military operations, and complacency regarding the chronic culture of impunity for key spoilers. Such support calls into question the neutrality of mediators and of the United Nations. The vicious cycle of violence created by spoilers and neighbouring states is likely to continue unless the United Nations develops appropriate preventive and proactive measures. |
| `In' analytical Note | Global Change Peace and Security Vol.26, No.2; June 2014: p.159-176 |
| Journal Source | Global Change Peace and Security Vol.26, No.2; June 2014: p.159-176 |
| Key Words | Human Right ; Civil Conflicts ; Congo Republic ; Peacekeeping ; Violence ; Human Right Violation - HRV ; Rwanda ; United Nations - UN ; Peace Implementation ; Peace Operations ; Civil Protection ; Internal Security ; Military Operations ; Proactive Measures ; Political Ambiguous |