Discussion
Peacekeeping vs Peace-
enforcement*
Conduct research on one UN
peacekeeping or peace-
enforcement mission
conducted between 1956
and today. Some sources are
provided on the related
course content page and you
may use additional sources.
Your post must be based on
research. Cite your sources.
Put the name or acronym of
the mission in the subject
heading.
Post a message addressing
all of the following:
● Explain where and
when the mission
took place and a very
brief summary of the
conflict prior to the
mission.
● What was the
purpose or mandate
of the mission? Why
were UN peacekeepers or
national armed forces
deployed?
● Explain whether this
was a peacekeeping or
peace-enforcement
mission. Was
peacebuilding or
peacemaking carried
out in tandem with
this mission? Support
your arguments.
Was the mission
successful? What is
your criteria to
determine success?
Support your
arguments.
● Reply thoughtfully to the
● posts of other students. If
● you agree or disagree,
● explain why.
● Be sure to cite your sources.
● *Please see the detailed
● discussion descriptor on the
● course content page.
