Mandate interpretation and multinational collaboration in the UN mission in Mali

This Research Brief explores how peacekeepers from different nationalities interact with one another and translate an ambiguous mandate into action. It draws on a case study of the UN mission in Mali (MINUSMA), focusing in particular on the reciprocal understanding between peacekeepers from the Global North and the Global South.

Joint brief series: The Performance of Peacekeeping

This research brief series is the outcome of a joint initiative by the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), the Challenges Forum International Secretariat (CFIS) and the Swedish Defence University (SEDU). The aim of the series is to contribute to policy development by bringing cutting-edge research on key issues within peacekeeping to the attention of policy makers and practitioners. The editorial committee has consisted of Dr. Linnéa Gelot from SEDU, Agnes Cronholm and Dr. Johanna Malm from FBA, and Pernilla Rydén, Benoit Pylyser and Sanni Laine from CFIS. The views and opinions expressed in the brief series are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the collaborating partners.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61880/MCFN7493