Soldiers, Peacekeepers and Disasters
Author | : Leon Gordenker |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2016-07-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781349217670 |
ISBN-13 | : 1349217670 |
Rating | : 4/5 (670 Downloads) |
Download or read book Soldiers, Peacekeepers and Disasters written by Leon Gordenker and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume examines the past and potential role played by both UN peacekeepers as well as other military forces in the provision of humanitarian aid. There is also an in-depth discussion of the 'downside' or possible dilemmas of resorting to military capacities as well as a case-study of the recent international response in the Sudan with a view toward breaking new ground in the delivery of humanitarian relief in countries torn by civil war.