Table Of ContentStabilization and Human Security in
UN Peace Operations
UN peace operations are increasingly asked to pursue stabilization mandates
with lofty expectations of being able to stabilize conflict zones, achieve national
reconciliation, and rebuild state legitimacy. This book investigates the relationship
between UN stabilization mandates and the concept of “human security.”
The book is divided into three parts. Part I outlines the emergence of
stabilization and other trends in peacekeeping practice and outlines an analytical
framework of human security. Part II applies the analytical framework to case
studies of MINUSMA, MINUSCA, and UNMISS, examining issues such as,
human rights, empowerment, protection, and vulnerability. Part III draws out
several concerns that arise from stabilization mandates, including the militarisation
of UN peace operations and the consequences under international humanitarian
law, the risks of close cooperation with the host state and engagement in counter-
terror activities, and the potential clash between peacebuilding activities and
militarisation.
The book will be a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and
practitioners working on UN peacekeeping generally, and those specifically looking
at stabilization, from the perspective of international relations, international law,
peace and conflict studies, security studies, and human rights.
Alexander Gilder is a Lecturer in Law at Royal Holloway, University of London.
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Stabilization and Human Security in UN Peace Operations
Alexander Gilder
Stabilization and Human
Security in UN Peace
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Alexander Gilder
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Contents
Acknowledgements ix
List of abbreviations x
1 Introduction 1
PART I
Context and conceptual framework 11
2 The many faces of UN intervention 13
3 The concept of human security 42
PART II
Case studies 77
4 United Nations Multidimensional Integrated
Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) 79
5 United Nations Multidimensional Integrated
Stabilization Mission in the Central African
Republic (MINUSCA) 102
6 United Nations Mission in the Republic of
South Sudan (UNMISS) 120
viii Contents
PART III
Human security’s place in international peace
and security 141
7 The (in)compatibility of stabilization and
human security 143
8 Making use of human security 173
Bibliography 181
Index 190
Acknowledgements
This monograph began as a PhD completed at City, University of London. The
City Law School provided me with the all-important funds to undertake this
work, for which I am grateful. More importantly they provided me with two
excellent supervisors, Ioannis Kalpouzos and Mauro Barelli, who supported my
intellectual development, taking the time and care to provide feedback through-
out the PhD process. They recognised the importance of ensuring I developed as
a scholar able to construct and carry out research independently. I was encour-
aged to be more critical and to explore new areas which have enriched my work.
Many others have either supported my academic journey to this point or have
engaged with previous iterations of this work. They include my colleagues at
Royal Holloway, staff and PhD peers at City, members of the BISA Peacekeeping
and Peacebuilding Working Group, and the SLS International Law Subject
Section. I wish to individually thank Ray Murphy, Jed Odermatt, Katherine
Reece Thomas, Ken Christie, Duncan French, Anne Dennett, Machiko Kanetake,
Brianne McGonigle-Leyh, Cedric Ryngaert, Adrienne Yong, James Green, David
Curran, and Georgina Holmes, all of whom have supported, advised, or gener-
ously provided me with opportunities over the years in their various capacities.
Personal thanks also go to my parents, Audrey and Francis, Maggie, and
Bethan. My parents ensured I had the confidence and encouragement I needed.
My dad needed to adapt to being a single parent at a crucial time in my education
but continued to foster my development. Maggie has been a source of unstinting
personal support since my childhood, particularly since my mum passed away.
Without Maggie I would have struggled to become the person I am today who
was able to complete this work. I am immensely grateful for the role that she has
played and continues to play in my life. Bethan has stood by me through thick
and thin over the last few years, and I could not have achieved my professional
goals without her support.
The case studies in this book are ongoing and developing situations. UN doc-
uments were reviewed for this work up until January 31, 2021.
