The end of Operation Barkhane will leave MINUSMA with a heavier burden in countering terrorism and violent extremism in the Sahel.
Tag: peacekeeping
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Experience from MINUSMA has shown that UN peace operations and counterterrorism are an uneasy match.
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The UN and AU are rapidly approaching a crossroads on how to collectively support multilateral peace operations.
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The question of how the UN should best support non-UN peace operations is longstanding, however a UN support office for the G5 Sahel Joint Force is a bad idea.
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Scenario planning is useful to better prepare for the unexpected. By looking at what is required, a variety of policy options can be thought through.
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While independent reviews have evolved, there are some unresolved dynamics that will impact their viability moving forward.
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Efforts to translate climate and environmental-related mandates into policies and practices are a work in progress, and can benefit from ongoing learning, monitoring, and adaptation.
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Peace operations are a highly resilient international institution for managing armed conflict.
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The UN system and member states urgently need to prioritize their duty of care to troops, police officers, and civilians.
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Local mediation efforts can also help manage and resolve conflicts more durably and support the implementation of peace agreements.
