Learning lessons the hard way - Somalia and Srebrenica compared

This contribution examines two complex peacekeeping missions turned sour: the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Somalia (1993) & the Dutch Airmobile Battalion in Srebenica (1995). In stressful & threatening situations, deficiencies in preparation (especially the gap between combat-orientated tra...

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Published in:Small wars & insurgencies 1999-10, Vol.10 (2), p.93-137
Main Authors: Klep, Chris, Winslow, Donna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed Forces
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia Herzegovina
Canada
Conflict Resolution
International Relations
International security
Military intervention
Netherlands
Peace
Peace keeping
Somalia
United Nations
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Summary:This contribution examines two complex peacekeeping missions turned sour: the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Somalia (1993) & the Dutch Airmobile Battalion in Srebenica (1995). In stressful & threatening situations, deficiencies in preparation (especially the gap between combat-orientated training & the actual environment in Somalia & Bosnia), logistics & Rules of Engagement came to the surface. After their return, both units & the Canadian & Dutch defense organizations were faced with severe criticism from media, the public, & politicians, & with lengthy investigations. The reaction by the military in both Canada & the Netherlands was overwhelmingly defensive. Researchers in other countries are invited to compare their findings with those of the authors. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0959-2318
1743-9558
DOI:10.1080/09592319908423243