This work deals with the bureaucratic organization of UN peacekeeping missions. It is tested whether bureaucratic misunderstanding can lead to failure and whether this is the case in Srebrenica. It is assumed that discrepancies between the perception of the bureaucrats and the current situation on the ground can be risky with regard to the successful completion of the mission. A further question is also whether bureaucratic hurdles can hinder the successful completion of a mission and whether the Srebrenica massacre could have been prevented with a more flexible bureaucratic interpretation of the rules.
The structure of this work will be as follows: After this introduction, constructivism is explained in principles, followed by a more detailed view of the bureaucratic approach of Barnett and Finnemore. After completion of the theoretical part, the emphasis will be on Bosnia. Chapter three is divided into three parts. The first part is a little overview about the beginning of the Bosnia War, second part gives an overview about the UNPROFOR UN mission in Bosnia and the last section of chapter three deals with the massacre in Srebrenica in 1995. Chapter four will review the case of Srebrenica, the Bosnia mission in general and the UN’s failure with the abovementioned constructivist approach.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Constructivism and Pathologies in International Relations
- The Bosnia War
- Overview
- UN-mission UNPROFOR
- Massacre of Srebrenica
- Analysis
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to analyze the failure of the UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina, specifically the Srebrenica massacre, through the lens of the constructivist approach outlined in Barnett and Finnemore's "Pathologies of International Organizations". The work explores the role of bureaucratic culture and its potential impact on the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions.
- The impact of bureaucratic culture on UN peacekeeping missions
- The role of constructivism in understanding international organizations
- The Srebrenica massacre and its implications for international security
- The limitations of the UN in responding to conflict and humanitarian crises
- The importance of effective communication and coordination within international organizations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of UN peacekeeping missions and their effectiveness, highlighting the case of Srebrenica as a key example of failure. It presents the research question and hypothesis, outlining the constructivist approach that will be used in the analysis.
- Constructivism and Pathologies in International Organizations: This chapter provides an overview of constructivism as a theory in international relations, focusing on the ideas of Alexander Wendt. It introduces the concept of "pathologies of international organizations" as developed by Barnett and Finnemore, and its relevance to understanding bureaucratic dysfunction in international institutions.
- The Bosnia War: This chapter offers a concise overview of the Bosnian War, including the UNPROFOR mission and the Srebrenica massacre. It provides historical context and background information relevant to the research.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the concepts of constructivism, bureaucratic culture, UN peacekeeping, international organizations, the Srebrenica massacre, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the "Pathologies of International Organizations" approach.
- Quote paper
- Julian Apel (Author), 2019, UN-peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the failure of Srebrenica. Bureaucratic Culture in International Organizations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/950822
