UQLD:International Peacekeeping

This subject is not offered in 2012.

Admission into the D-GLOBISS Diploma in Global Issues or 777CC Certificate in Global Issues.

It is recommended that students have completed at least 25 points of Political Science or International Studies prior to taking this subject.

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Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage
Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course
Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to
those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found
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This course considers the evolution of international peacekeeping, contemporary operations, and future challenges. It is divided into two parts. The first looks at the history and development of peacekeeping. It shows precisely how peacekeeping operations are put together, managed and directed and highlights many of the key dilemmas that confront contemporary peacekeepers. The second considers a range of contemporary dilemmas such as the use of force, post-conflict reconstruction, civil-military cooperation, and the role of warlords, mercenaries and private companies in contemporary war zones.

After successfully completing this course students should be able to:

* Explain the legal basis and institutional framework for international peacekeeping.
* Identify different types of peacekeeping operations according to the objectives and the tools employed.
* Discuss the origins and contemporary relevance of concepts such as consent, impartiality, and minimum use of force.
* Understand and critically assess the evolution of peacekeeping methods.
* Identify the main aspects of a complex emergency and understand the problems this presents for peacekeepers.
* Understand the nature of mission planning and preparing for contingencies.

Weekly blog entries, and take home exam.

TBA

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.