Thinking Global Podcast – Marsha Henry
Marsha Henry speaks about her latest book ‘The End of Peacekeeping’, peacekeeping research, black feminism, anthropology, critical race theory, conflict, and more.
Review – Martialling Peace
Nicole Wegner highlights the problematic acceptance of militarism that accompanies peacekeeping, but the Canadian case study raises questions about global applicability.
Russia’s Challenge to Liberal Peacekeeping
Reliance on outdated approaches creates an inability to agree on a common vision of peacekeeping, which leads to the perpetuation of local conflicts.
Interview – Philip Cunliffe
Philip Cunliffe talks about the changing nature of international conflict and humanitarian intervention, plus the role of states and institutions in peacekeeping.
Review – Reflections on a United Nations’ Career
This book is an in-depth account of a UN official’s experiences in the global aid sector, and is an ideal read for aspirants in this field.
The UN’s Role in The Institutional Abuse of Children: Wronged or Wrongdoer?
The scholarship on the institutional abuse of children illustrates why the UN should more closely consider such cases to find better responses.
Civil Society Actors and the Challenge of Dark Heritage in Bosnia
In Bosnia, as in the case of Northern Ireland, civil society efforts to build peace may encapsulate the concept of civil peace spaces.
Interview – Kai Michael Kenkel
Kai Michael Kenkel talks about shifts in UN peacekeeping missions and the role of the UN and member states, as well as Brazil’s role in the global order.
Review – Equal Opportunity Peacekeeping: Women, Peace, and Security in Post-Conflict States
A worthwhile read offering an excellent analysis of peacekeeping missions and gendered norms that regulate them.
Sexual Abuse in UN Peacekeeping: The Problem of Viewing Women as a ‘Quick Fix’
Sexual exploitation is about power more than gender or any physical attraction to a particularly sexed body. In the realm of peacekeeping, it is about the uniform.
