Discussions Followed by Two responses later

Somalia Case Study

Describe the situation that led to the intervention in Somalia. What was the mandate? In what ways was the mission successful? On which aspects can this operation be criticized or critiqued? Discuss some of the major lessons learned from the deployment of international civilian police in Somalia

Case Study- Somalia

Analyze the principal roles and missions of international civil police.

Assess and critique the role of civil police through the use of case studies.

Evaluate the role of the UN, regional inter-governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations in sustaining a framework for peace.

Thomas andSpataro, "Peacekeeping and Policing in Somalia"

Lorenz, The U.S. Perspective of Operation Restore Hope

Web Resources:

http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/past/unosomi.htm

http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/past/unosom2facts.html

Oakley, Robert B. et al. 2002. Policing the New World Disorder: Peace Operations and PublicSecurity. Washington: National Defense University Press. (This text is available online.)

http://books.google.com/books?id=PE4mOp3soawC&dq=Policing+the+New+World+Disorder:+Peace+Operations+and+Public+Security&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=dow8TOu4HIOCsQOM1rjaCg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCgQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false