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Archived Version 2014 - 2015
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Description This module is delivered by Comdt Rory Finegan who is an instructor at the United Nations Training School Ireland, Defence Forces Training Centre, The Irish Military College. The module will be of interest to students studying this topic for the first time and those in the military or who have worked in civilian organisations who have practical experience of peace operations and are seeking to put their own experience in a wider conceptual and practical setting. Both types of students have successfully taken the module. The module will introduce you to the academic literature on peace-keeping, comparative work and individual case studies - including some where the lecturers have personally participated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss and evaluate the principles of peace support operations 2. Explain the difference between traditional peacekeeping, peace enforcement; enforcement action under the UN Charter and peace support operations 3. Critically analyse and discuss a number of contemporary and past peace operations 4. Explain the legal basis and framework of peace support operation 5. Critically discuss the political constraints on peace support operations 6. Examine the role of regional organisations such as NATO and the EU in peace support operations 7. Compare and contrast peace support operations around the world 8. Critically evaluate the civilian-military relations on peace support missions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Introduction to Course ModuleGeopolitical Theory and Strategic thought underpinning Peacekeeping Studies.United Nations in a Divided WorldEvolution and development of the UN from Versailles through the period of the League of Nations. Structures and development of Peace Keeping Operations (PKO’s).Case Study: The UN in the CongoRevisiting the “Heart of Darkness.” From ONUC to MONUC, the UN in the CONGO.Case Study: The UN in LiberiaAn analysis of the UN mission in Liberia, (UNMIL).The UN and the Middle EastThe Middle East, crucible of the UN. UNEF to UNIFIL. The Lebanon experience.The operations in the Sudan and CHAD. Back to the Future?The Irish Defence Forces and Peace Support OpsSeminar at United Nations Training School, Ireland. (UNTSI). Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare.Responsibility to Protect (R2P).A new paradigm? Human Rights of women and children in peace Operations. Trafficking.The UN in the Balkans“The Powderkeg of Europe.” The unravelling of the Balkans, with a specific case study of Kosovo.Future TrendsThe Future of the UN, The UN reform process. A UN emergency peace service. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 1019, Report, United Nations,, 2000, Report of the Panel on UN Peacekeeping Operations (Brahimi Report), UN, A/55/305-S/2000/809, 23 August 2000., UN, 1020, Report, UN Secretary General, 1999, Report of the Secretary General pursuant to General Assembly resolution 53/35 – The fall of Srebrenica, General Assembly A/54/549, 15 November 1999., UN, 1021, other readings, 0, Provided on a weekly basis via on-line learning environment Moodle, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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