Friction and Inequality among Peacekeepers in Mali. Issue 2 (4th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cold-Ravnkilde, Signe; Albrecht, Peter; Haugegaard, Rikke
• Is Part Of: RUSI journal. Volume 162:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2017-03-04
• Subjects: Military art and science -- Periodicals; Naval art and science -- Periodicals; 355.005
• DOI: 10.1080/03071847.2017.1328810
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-1847

Abstract

Abstract : The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established in 2013 to support Mali's peace process. It represents an emerging practice of deploying UN peacekeeping missions in asymmetrical conflict environments where there is no peace to keep. While MINUSMA represents Europe's return to peacekeeping, the largest troop contributors by a wide margin are African countries. Through exploring the task of securing mission convoys to the northern regions of the country, Signe Cold-Ravnkilde, Peter Albrecht and Rikke Haugegaard show how inequalities between European and African soldiers shape the distribution of death, danger and supplies in what has been named the world's deadliest UN mission.