The Evolution of Peace Operations and the Kosovo Mission

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in the evolution of peace activities in post-Cold War conflicts, focusing on the four pillar system performed by key international organizations such as the UN, EU and OSCE, with security support from the NATO. It argues that the nature of post-Cold War conflicts prompted the international community to change traditional peacekeeping operations, as led by the UN during the Cold War, leading to the emergence of multidimensional peace operations ranging from conflict prevention to peacebuilding by civilian and military organizations, such as in Kosovo under UN leadership, despite setbacks.

Keywords

Peace Operations, Peace Keeping, UNMIK, Kosovo, KFOR

Citation

Oğuz, Şafak, “The Evolution of Peace Operations and the Kosovo Mission”, International Relations, Volume 13, No. 51, 2016, pp. 99-114.

Affiliations

• Şafak OĞUZ, Dr., International Strategy and Security Research Center, USGAM