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Annual Review of Global Peace Operations, 2013

Center on International Cooperation
Annual Review of Global Peace Operations, 2013
ISBN: 978-1-58826-926-3
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2013/475 pages
8 1/2" x 11" format
Praise for the Annual Review:

"This publication is a great entry point for data located in UN documents. Its essays provide an excellent overview from experts with considerable field experience."—Choice

"An indispensable source for scholars and policymakers alike."—Michael Doyle, Columbia University
           
"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

DESCRIPTION

The 2013 Annual Review of Global Peace Operations provides comprehensive information on all current military and—for the first time—civilian peace operations, more than 130 missions, launched by the United Nations, by regional organizations, and by coalitions. Unique in its breadth of coverage, it presents the most detailed collection of data on peace operations available.

Features of the 2013 volume include:

• An analysis of the strategic and political implications of shifting trends in conflict for the
    leadership of both civilian and military peace operations.
• A review of the deterrent effect of peace operations.
• A summary analysis of trends and developments in peace operations in 2012.
•Concise analyses of all peacekeeping and political missions on the ground in 2012.
• In-depth explorations of key missions, focusing on those that faced significant challenges or
    underwent major developments in 2012.
• Extensive full-color maps, figures, and photographs.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The editorially independent Annual Review is a project of the Center on International Cooperation at New York University.