Peacekeeping in Africa: from UN to regional Peace Support Operations
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As UN peacekeeping missions in Africa give way to regionally led peace operations, efforts will be needed to strengthen the operational legitimacy of African initiatives.
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Global Affairs and Strategic Studies. Facultad de Derecho
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India and Japan enhance cooperation despite their differences
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Why UN missions are failing in Africa – DW – 06/03/2021
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The 10 most prominent UN peacekeeping missions – ICRP
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Regional Peacekeeping Emerges as Choice for Troubled Nations
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IPRC (@ibam_tr) / X
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President Emmanuel Macron: Interpreting his vision for European security
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5 ways UN Peacekeeping partnerships drive peace and development
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The Challenges Faced by U.N. Peacekeeping Missions in Africa
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The battle for the Middle East's geopolitics
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RCEP trade deal: a geopolitical win for China
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Threat proliferation drives sharper focus on space surveillance