By David Curran and Tom Woodhouse. International Affairs, 2008.
The authors discuss the challenges of peace building in post-conflict countries. They argue for the urban use of the military in peace enforcement if civilian killings occurs citing the UK role in Sierra Leone. The article discusses the effectiveness of regional organizations such as ECOWAS in such cases versus the UN due to the former’s quicker response and robust nature. The UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) roles are also discussed including their lack of mandate and the constraints this has on their effectiveness.
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