List of Tables and Figure
List of Acronyms
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Evolution of Peacekeeping as a Concept and of UNPKOs as
an Object of Scholarly Study
Chapter 2: Data Sources, Database, and Study Variables
Chapter 3: Statistical Methods and Results: The Factor Analytic
Model
Chapter 4: Interpretation of the Statistical Results, and
Implications for Theory, Policymaking and Research
References
Appendices
Index
Jacques L. Koko, Ph.D. is assistant professor of conflict analysis
and dispute resolution at Salisbury University and adjunct
professor at American Military University. His research encompasses
organizational conflict and intervention, culture and conflict,
peacekeeping, democracy in Africa, small weapons in Africa, Somali
piracy, and local capacity building.
Essoh Jean Mathieu Claude Essis, a senior public officer and
diplomat from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has a Ph.D. in public
policy from George Mason University. He was a Fulbright student at
GMU and New York University; postdoctoral research fellow at New
York University; senior fellow at GMU; assistant professor of
conflict resolution / public policy and interim chair of the
Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova Southeastern
University. Essis has taught policy analysis, governance and public
management, organizational conflict intervention, cross-cultural
negotiation, development, sustainability, as well as African and
international affairs. Dr. Essis is a professor of political
science at the International University of Grand Bassam, in Cote
d'Ivoire, since August 2010.
Considering the significant amount of resources that UN
peacekeeping operations utilize, the research questions that the
authors address in this book are relevant and timely. The book has
been adapted from the doctoral dissertation of Dr. Koko and
maintains an academic essence—terms and assumptions are carefully
explained, the research questions are explicitly articulated,
methodology and data sources are clearly laid out and a great deal
of attention is given to the statistical analysis. ... [T]he
authors correctly warn of the dangers of drawing erroneous
conclusions from incomplete data, so their aim is to provide a more
exhaustive and comprehensive analysis of UN peacekeeping operations
using data set that is significantly larger than has been utilized
in past studies. They do this admirably. Their discussion and
conclusion provide the reader with a clear analysis. Overall, this
book is very relevant for anyone interested in the study of
peacekeeping operations. No doubt, Koko and Essis' book. . . . adds
an integral component to the overall picture.
*International Journal on World Peace*
….Koko and Essis…have broken new ground by conducting a large
quantitative study of a field rarely addressed in this manner.
Their clear explanation of the approach and solid findings point
the way for future scholars and practitioners.
*John T. Fishel, Ph.D., College of International Studie, The
University of Oklahoma, author and editor of The Savage Wars of
Peace and co-author of Uncomfortable Wars Revisited*
…A well-researched quantitative study….unravel[ing] the complexity
of determining the success of such operations….Yet, this task will
benefit from the insights provided by the book, which will likely
generate a more thorough reflection on these issues.
*Cécile Mouly, Ph.D, lecturer in international studies, Facultad
Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales, former associate expert in
the Situation Centre of the UN Department of Peacekeeping
Operations*
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