A, B, C - Deployment of Civilian Capacities to International Peace Operations
A, B, C - Deployment of Civilian Capacities to International Peace Operations

Author(s): Denis Hadžović
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Civil Society, Governance, Security and defense, Military policy, Inter-Ethnic Relations, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Peace and Conflict Studies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: BCBP Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku
Keywords: Post-Cold War; Peacekeeping; Post-WWII reconstruction; Boutros Boutros-Ghali; Conflict prevention; United Nations (UN); Post-conflict countries;
Summary/Abstract: Since the end of the Cold War, peacekeeping has evolved into a more complex, multidimensional effort, encompassing military, civilian, political, and humanitarian tasks. This shift marked the emergence of peacebuilding, a broader concept dating back to post-WWII reconstruction efforts. The term gained prominence in the early 1990s when UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali defined it as actions to support structures that solidify peace and prevent conflict relapse. Subsequent documents, including the Brahimi Report, expanded peacebuilding to include integrated strategies across all phases of conflict. Modern "hybrid" peacebuilding operations, involving collaboration between the UN and regional organizations under joint leadership, engage diverse actors - international and regional organizations, NGOs, financial institutions, national agencies, donors, and local communities. This comprehensive approach has increased the involvement of civilian, police, and military personnel in peace operations. Post-conflict peacebuilding relies heavily on civilian expertise to address security, political, and socioeconomic reconstruction, which is vital for sustainable peace. With growing demands for civilian experts in peace missions - doubling in UN operations over the last decade - this policy brief reviews the operational requirements, legal frameworks, practices, and challenges of deploying civilian experts to UN, EU, OSCE, and NATO peace operations.

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