Challenges in the Contemporary Peacekeeping Environment A Personal Perspective 21 September 2011 Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Armitage MBE Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENT Why now? Remove ambiguity
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Challenges in the Contemporary Peacekeeping Environment A Personal Perspective 21 September 2011 Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Armitage MBE Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre<br>
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CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENT Why now?
Remove ambiguity
Remind ourselves of the differences between current operations and peacekeeping
Reflect better the contemporary environment<br>
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PEACEKEEPING Is the technique designed to support the implementation of a ceasefire or peace agreement, however fragmented, where major hostility has halted, and to assist in implementing agreements achieved by the peacemakers.<br>
PEACE ENFORCEMENT .. involves the application of a range of coercive measures, including the use of military force. Such actions are authorised to restore international peace and security in situations where the Security Council has determined the existence of a threat to the peace.. UN Peacekeeping Guidelines: 2008<br>
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ROBUST PEACEKEEPING (the requirements) Domestic political will to implement the mandate
Understanding of why you’re there
Understanding the environment
Resourced and trained appropriately
An agile and effective chain of command
The ability and willingness to act<br>
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Political
Process<br>
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PEACEKEEPING PRINCIPLES Consent
Impartiality
Minimum Force for Self Defence and Implementation of the Mandate
Political Primacy
Legitimacy
Cause no Harm – Conflict-Sensitive Activity
An Integrated Approach<br>
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IMPLICATIONS FOR THE MILITARY Understanding
The political environment
The operating environment
Partners (collaborative working)
The need for a posture that deters acts against the agreement / ceasefire / mandate
Protection of civilians<br>
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CHALLENGES FACING CHINA Willingness to conduct robust peacekeeping:
Interference versus impartiality
Authorise the use force to implement the mandate
Willingness to accept casualties
Ability to conduct robust peacekeeping:
Decentralised command
Capability
Ability to integrate with other actors
Ability to capture lessons learned<br>
