Standing on Guard for Peace: Canada’s Future Role in UN Operations

Finally, state failure, characterized by the the UN should strive to reaffirm capture of state institutions by civilian leadership at the core of its the ruling elite, the repression of missions, in order to maintain a civilians, high levels of clear distinction with more criminality, and increasingly, the militarized NATO missions. [...] The that contribute financially and states that contribute troops; continuous analysis and distribution of key information has states that advocate for more robust missions and those enabled UN responses to crises, both on the ground and in paying the price of forceful strategies; and finally, between policy, to be more accountable, flexible, and straightforward. [...] Moreover, the involvement of the CAF in a context similar to the Afghan experience could blur the lines between UN operations and NATO-like missions, both in the eyes of the soldiers and the general public. [...] The contained nature of the conflict would be an argument in favor of Canadian involvement in the MINUSCA, as there would be a greater opportunity for the CAF to make a significant impact on the stabilization of the country. [...] In the wake of 1 The authors received a grant from the Department of National the infamous SEA scandal in the context of MINUSCA, the Defence’s Defence Engagement Program to host a workshop at the norms upheld by the CAF would be invaluable.