This article assesses the evidence used in arguments for the role of the media in conflict and
post-conflict situations. It focuses on two broad areas within the literature. First, it examines …

The importance of considering media and communication processes generally in the study
of conflict formation and escalation has been widely recognised and researched …

This book offers a new perspective on peace missions in intra-state wars, based on
comparative field research. In theoretical terms, this book proposes a new definition of …

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKOs) have incorporated a Public Information
(PI) component to communicate with the public. This component has shifted from public …

Complexity theory is not a theory of international relations. Originally developed in
theoretical physics and cybernetics (eg Wiener 1948; von Bertalanffy 1968), this theory has …

Public information and strategic communications play a crucial role in contemporary peace
operations. Information specialists explain the mission's mandate, manage expectations …

Little is known about the role social media can play in support of peacekeeping missions,
especially in times of crisis. Looking at the use of Facebook by the un Mission in South …

This study falls under the scope of the recent debate around UN peacekeeping transitions
and exit strategies and highlights a critical gap in understanding the design and …

This article seeks to explain why different dimensions of peace operations' success are not
always compatible. It puts forward a new typology for better assessing peace operations …

Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programmes are a structured
approach to returning soldiers and militia members to civilian life. One of the aims is to …