Annual Review of Global Peace Operations, 2011
Center on International Cooperation | | ISBN: 978-1-58826-768-9 $49.95 |
| ISBN: 978-1-58826-793-1 $27.50 |
2011/317 pages |
DESCRIPTION
Unique in its breadth of coverage, the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations presents the most detailed collection of data on peace operations—those launched by the UN, by regional organizations, by coalitions, and by individual nations—that is available. Features of the 2011 volume include:
• a thematic focus on current operations in periods of transition
• a summary analysis of trends and developments in peace operations through 2010
• concise analyses of all peacekeeping missions on the ground in 2010
• a review of ongoing reform initiatives
• in-depth explorations of key missions, focusing on those that faced significant challenges or
underwent major developments in 2010
• extensive, full-color maps, figures, and photographs
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The editorially independent Review is a project of the Center on International Cooperation at New York University, with the support of the Peacekeeping Best Practices Section of the UN's Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
"A vital reference for peace and conflict studies and global politics collections."—Library Journal
"Few best-selling books read as well as this annual gem; few texts have even half as much useful and well-presented information on a crucial subject; few publications can hold a candle to the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations."—Michael O'Hanlon, Brookings Institution
"A splendid anthology of facts and figures cleverly and attractively presented."—Ramesh Thakur, International Journal
"This excellent book presents lots of data, solid analysis, and good graphics."—Choice
"Anyone who follows peace operations needs a copy of the Annual Review on his or her desk."—William J. Durch, Henry L. Stimson Center