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Between Hope and Despair: The UN Observer Missions of ONUCA and MINURSO

Hama, Ayumi
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244498516

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2009, Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, Political Science (Arts and Sciences).
In modern international relations, the analysis of UN peace-keeping operations involved in the civil wars is increasingly important because of its significant impact on international security. To understand the effectiveness and limitations of UN peacekeeping operations, first, I define the terms of successes and failures of peace-keeping missions and the fundamental factors for successful missions, and introduce realism and liberalism as the framework of the analysis in this thesis. Second, I examine two case studies – peace-keeping operations in Nicaragua (ONUCA) and in Western Sahara/Morocco (MINURSO). Finally, I will discuss contemporary UN peace-keeping and the theoretical implications on the case studies through the framework of realism and liberalism. The analysis reveals that the UN is useful in settling civil wars because it provides a favorable environment for peace. On the other hand, it is almost powerless when warring parties and other actors in the conflict are not willing to cooperate.
Patricia A. Weitsman, PhD (Committee Chair)
Myra Waterbury, PhD (Committee Member)
Andrew Ross, PhD (Committee Member)
100 p.
International Relations; Political Science
The United Nations; peace-keeping; PKO; observer missions; ONUCA; MINURSO; Nicaragua; Morocco; Western Sahara; FSLN; POLISARIO; OAU; OAS; international relations

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  • Hama, A. (2009). Between Hope and Despair: The UN Observer Missions of ONUCA and MINURSO [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244498516

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hama, Ayumi. Between Hope and Despair: The UN Observer Missions of ONUCA and MINURSO. 2009. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244498516.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hama, Ayumi. "Between Hope and Despair: The UN Observer Missions of ONUCA and MINURSO." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244498516

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