Highlights
Over 50 peace operations have been deployed to 18 African countries since 2000.
“Partnership peacekeeping,” which involves collaboration between various multilateral and bilateral actors and institutions, has become increasingly common.
Force generation efforts should focus on deploying the capabilities needed to realize mission objectives and not solely on numbers of peacekeepers.
Peace operations must be seen as part of an effective political strategy aimed at conflict resolution not a substitute for it.
Maintaining legitimacy among international and local stakeholders is a crucial part of achieving success.
International disagreements persist over the fundamental purpose of peace operations, particularly with regard to the use of military force.