Name and Shame Peacekeepers That Won't Act to Keep Peace (Aditi Gorur, Madeline Vellturo, The National Intetrest)

The latest outbreak of political violence in South Sudan has left an estimated forty-two thousand people homeless and claimed the lives of two UN peacekeepers. The violence between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar is a reminder of the important role UN peacekeepers play in protecting civilians in conflict—and how terrible the harm can be when peacekeepers don't live up to their responsibilities.

http://nationalinterest.org/feature/name-shame-peacekeepers-wont-act-keep-peace-17163

As Trudeau Leaves Washington, Canada Eyes Return to Peacekeeping (Aditi Gorur, Stimson Center)

When President Barack Obama met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week, the two leaders had a lot to discuss. Both are confronting violent extremism, refugee crises, and attacks on civilians that demand international responses. Both Trudeau and Obama have also made United Nations peacekeeping a policy priority – ensuring that these international forces, deployed to protect civilians and support political settlements in some of the world’s deadliest conflicts, are fit for purpose. It is time for Canada to return to its global peacekeeping leadership role.

http://www.stimson.org/content/trudeau-leaves-washington-canada-eyes-return-peacekeeping