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Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is now a part of our everyday life and on the front pages of daily newspapers around the world. These links from various sources provide analysis and ideas for the future of peacekeeping.
UN Resources | Thinktanks and Institutions | Media and Informational | Governmental Institutions
Peacekeeping Reform Links | Peacekeeper Training Links | Regional Organization and PeacekeepingUN Resources
UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations
New and improved!United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and Missions
Contains information, facts, figures and mandates on all peacekeeping operations.Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations
The Committee was mandated in 1965 to conduct a comprehensive review of all issues relating to peacekeeping. The website has links to selected UN documents on peacekeeping.UN Documentation Center: Resources in Peacekeeping
The UN's Dag Hammarskjöld Library's website that provides general information on UN documents related to peacekeeping, including Security Council and General Assembly documents and reports.Monthly Summary of Military and Civilian Police Contributions to UN Peacekeeping Operations
Includes data tables on size of individual peacekeeping operations, alphabetical listing of member states' contributions, and listing of member states according to the size of contribution.Thinktanks and Institutions
Project on Peacekeeping & the United Nations
A project of the Council for a Liveable World Education Fund in Washington DC. The site posts a range of information, including analysis of the value of peacekeeping, legislative issues in Congress, poll data from the United States showing public support for peacekeeping, analysis of the financial aspects of peacekeeping, etc.International Peace Institute -- Resources on Peacekeeping
Posts information about the work and publications of IPA, this section focuses on Peacebuilding and Peace Implementation.Peace Operations Resource Site
The product of an extensive research project by Cindy Collins, this is an impressive resource page from the Watson Institute at Brown University, with several different research tools (including a searchable database with over 2,000 entries on peace operations).Peacekeeping and Related Operations - University of New Brunswick
Resource page compiled by the University of New Brunswick Saint John Ward Chipman Library.Peacekeeper's Home Page of Canada
Created by a Canadian peacekeeping veteran in dedication to all Canadian peacekeepers. Comprehensive - with daily news updates.United States Institute of Peace Reports
Collection of reports analyzing crisis and exploring ways to develop peace.International Crisis Group
Analysis on crisis in Africa, Central Asia, and the Balkans.United National Association of the USA
Provides information on peace and security, including topics such as peacekeeping, humanitarian intervention and NATO.
Media and Information Networks
Le Maintien de la Paix
A French-language newsletter on peacekeeping by the Institut Quebecois des Hautes Etudes Internationales.BBC Peacekeeping Information Page
Quick summary of UN Peacekeeping Misisons. Includes a quiz to test your dedication to the UN and information on the Millennium Summit.Government Institutions
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
NATO has been involved in a number of UN military operations, both officially and unofficially. This site posts information about the alliance and its activities. Worth watching for past and future peacekeeping.Defense Link - United States Department of Defense
The US contributes few troops, but its military arm is usually very important to UN peacekeeping, through logistics, air support, equipment, transport and other kinds of backing. This main site at the Pentagon provides links to information on peacekeeping and related issues.Canada and Peace Support Operations
The Canadian government's website that details the different aspects of peacekeeping operations, such as the stake holders, history, and mission. Canada's contribution to individual peacekeeping operations is also outlined. The website has a page that provides extensive links to other peacekeeping-related sites.Pearson Peacekeeping Center
The official website of Pearson Peacekeeping Center. The Center was established by the Canadian government and its mission is to support and enhance Canada's contribution to international peace, security, and stability.
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