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More German "Blue Helmets": Four reasons the Federal Republic of Germany should show greater commitment to UN peacekeeping

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  • Kaim, Markus
  • Strauß, Lena

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The German Armed Forces contribute to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). This is the first time in more than 20 years that Germany has deployed a strong contingent for a United Nations peacekeeping operation, though the UN's multilateral crisis management is currently required to operate in very different conflict contexts. The Federal Government should scrutinize how Germany can participate more comprehensively and more strategically in these missions than it has done up to now. There are a number of reasons to sustain, prioritize and extend this commitment which pertains to issues of strategy, personnel policy, training and equipment.

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  • Kaim, Markus & Strauß, Lena, 2017. "More German "Blue Helmets": Four reasons the Federal Republic of Germany should show greater commitment to UN peacekeeping," SWP Comments 29/2017, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), German Institute for International and Security Affairs.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:swpcom:292017
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