Managing Mistrust :An Analysis of Cooperation with UN Peacekeeping in Africa / Andrea Ruggeri, Theodora-Ismene Gizelis, and Han Dorussen
Subject(s): Online resources: In: The journal of Conflict Resolution . -- v. 58, n.3(june. 2013)Abstract: How many peacekeepers are needed to keep the peace? Under what conditions are local governments and rebel forces more willing to cooperate with an intervention force? From a theoretical perspective in which the main role of peacekeepers is to assist local actors in overcoming their commitment problems and mistrust toward each other, it follows that sufficiently robust missions should positively affect levels of cooperation. Furthermore, any effect should be conditional on the local balance of power, that is, the military leverage between government and rebel forces. Relatively weak rebel groups -facing a stronger government- should be more willing to cooperate with larger missions.Revista R0323 (MAEC - Biblioteca Central)
How many peacekeepers are needed to keep the peace? Under what conditions are local governments and rebel forces more willing to cooperate with an intervention force? From a theoretical perspective in which the main role of peacekeepers is to assist local actors in overcoming their commitment problems and mistrust toward each other, it follows that sufficiently robust missions should positively affect levels of cooperation. Furthermore, any effect should be conditional on the local balance of power, that is, the military leverage between government and rebel forces. Relatively weak rebel groups -facing a stronger government- should be more willing to cooperate with larger missions.