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Ireland and international peacekeeping operations 1960-2000: a study of Irish motivation
In: The Cass series on peacekeeping, 13
"The Republic of Ireland has won its status as a leading contributor to international peacekeeping operations, which have been its key 'foreign policy' since the 1960s. But why is Ireland so keen to be involved? It cannot simply be for charitable reasons, so is it because it is a neutral state or because it is a middle power? Overall, is Ireland's peacekeeping policy based on realism and liberalism?"
The Crisis Management Capability of Japan's Self Defense Forces for UN Peacekeeping, Counter-Terrorism, and Disaster Relief
In: Japanese journal of political science, Band 14, Heft 2, S. 201-222
ISSN: 1474-0060
AbstractThis article examines the crisis management capabilities of Japan's Self Defense Forces (SDF) in the areas of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and disaster relief. The three types of overseas operations were all initiated by Japan as a response to international crises. While SDF crisis management capabilities for UN peacekeeping operations have steadily evolved, room for improvement remains. For example, Japan's commitment to logistic and rapid deployment missions could be strengthened. Regarding the second type of operations, counter-terrorism, Japan's crisis management capabilities were enhanced by the passing of a novel Anti-Terrorism Law in October 2001 after the 9/11 attacks. The law legalized a SDF oil-fuelling mission in the Indian Ocean in support of the US-led war on terror in Afghanistan. Compared to the first two types of missions, SDF crisis management capabilities in disaster relief are the least controversial. This is due to the nature of the SDF as politically neutral and their humanitarian and non-military activities. This article highlights and compares the strengths and weaknesses of Japan's capabilities in the three types of SDF overseas operations. It demonstrates that a number of problem areas remain, including the need for legal amendment as well as the enhancement of public support and political consensus. The Japanese government and the SDF should face up to these challenges so that Japan can become better positioned to react quickly to crisis situations that require the dispatch of the SDF.
Japan's new role in peace-building missions
In: East Asia: an international quarterly, Band 23, Heft 3, S. 3-21
ISSN: 1874-6284
Japan's new role in peace-building missions
In: East Asia: an international quarterly, Band 23, Heft 3, S. 3-21
ISSN: 1096-6838
World Affairs Online
Japan's policy towards UN peacekeeping operations
In: International peacekeeping, Band 12, Heft 1, S. 67-86
ISSN: 1743-906X
Japan's policy towards UN peacekeeping operations
In: International peacekeeping, Band 12, Heft 1, S. 56-72
ISSN: 1353-3312
World Affairs Online
Japan and UN Peace Operations
In: Japanese journal of political science, Band 5, Heft 1, S. 137-157
ISSN: 1474-0060
Japan created 'the PKO Law' in 1992 to provide a legal framework for international peacekeeping activities, following its financial involvement in the Gulf War of 1991. This paper argues that the PKO Law imposed certain restrictions which complicated the missions of the Japanese Self Defence Forces (SDF) and civilian personnel in operational fields. Post 11 September (2001), the Japanese government created a new legal framework for counter-terrorism and dispatched its SDF personnel to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).
Australia's policy towards East Timor
In: The round table: the Commonwealth journal of international affairs, Band 93, Heft 374, S. 271-285
ISSN: 1474-029X
Peacekeeping in East Timor: The Experience of UNMISET
In: International peacekeeping, Band 10, Heft 3, S. 44-59
ISSN: 1743-906X
Peacekeeping in East Timor: the experience of UNMISET
In: International peacekeeping, Band 10, Heft 3, S. 44-59
ISSN: 1353-3312
World Affairs Online
Book reviews
In: East Asia: an international quarterly, Band 21, Heft 2, S. 69-73
ISSN: 1874-6284