Peace operations are now a principal tool for managing armed conflict and building world
peace. The fully revised, expanded and updated second edition of Understanding …

The world is increasingly interconnected-insecurity in one country can both directly and
indirectly affect the security of people, countries and regions that are far away. Therefore …

Several recent studies consider the determinants of misconduct by military personnel
deployed to United Nations peacekeeping operations (PKOs). While the majority of …

This article examines the contributions of police to the Protection of Civilians (PoC) in United
Nations (UN) peace operations. Drawing on field research in four missions where police …

United Nations police (UNPOL) have become increasingly important to operational
effectiveness of peace operations. For some time, their contribution to re-establishing the …

This contribution increases the understanding of the EU's role in post-conflict settings by
exploring perceptions of EULEX by local rule of law experts. Drawing on critical …

A reform is underway in Kenya, aimed at transforming the police organization into a people-
centred police service. Among other things, this involves enhancing police-public trust and …

This article examines the benefits and pitfalls of international policing in Haiti over the past
quarter century. It shows the importance of the political foundations for joint policing …

This book proposes a normative framework specifically designed for the complex and legally
uncertain time period between armed conflicts and peace. As such, it contributes both to the …

Trust and mistrust are often highlighted when explaining skepticism and resistance to
humanitarian health interventions. Mistrust, as manifested through rumors, resistance, or …