United Nations Peace Operations: The Applicable Norms and The Application of the Law of Armed Conflict

摘要

In this thesis, I first detail the history and applicable norms of United Nations peacekeeping operations, to include the use of force in self- defense as applicable to 'classical' peacekeeping operations. I briefly examine the recent Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. I then illustrate how the 'principles and spirit' of the international law of armed conflict have been followed in traditional peacekeeping operations, as well as during robust operations. I explain how, in practice, the international law of armed conflict has been followed in United Nations peace-enforcement operations. Additionally, I argue the importance of keeping clear distinctions between United Nations peacekeeping and peace- enforcement operations.