Horn of Africa

Given the dramatic loss of life, the fallout in terms of refugees and other serious problems, and the attacks that deadly conflict inflicts on our fundamental values, preventing such conflict and the disorder it sows should be a much higher priority for the United States, other governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

The fifth edition of the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations was published by Lynn Reinner Publishers on 1 February 2010 and can be downloaded here.

Praise for the Annual Review:

"A vital reference for peace and conflict studies and global politics collections." — Libary Journal

The first edition of the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations was published by Lynn Reinner Publishers on 1 February 2006 and can be downloaded here.

Praise for the Annual Review:

"This excellent book presents lots of data, solid analysis, and good graphics."—Choice

Providing humanitarian assistance amid conflict has always been a dangerous and difficult endevour; however, over the last decade aid worker casualties tripled, reaching over 100 deaths per year. From 2005 onwards the largest numbers of violent attacks on humanitarian personnel have been concentrated in a small number of countries representing the most difficult and volatile operating environments. Attacks in some of these settings have also grown more lethal and sophisticated and the number of kidnappings has risen dramatically.