What Lessons from ISAF Operations Can Be Drawn for UN PKOs?
COTIPSO Thesis: Approved
Student: Beljan, Robert
Completion Date: Mar 2013
Student Adviser: Karl Farris
An excerpt from the thesis:
This thesis examines some of the major “lessons learned” by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgency (COIN) and Stability Operations in Afghanistan. Focus will be on the following key operational areas: Establishing and maintaining the “legitimacy” of the mission and the operations of ISAF; Insuring an Integrated Mission Approach; Use of Force; Protection of Civilians; Intelligence; Cultural Awareness; Information (Influence) Operations and the use of Female Engagement Teams (FET).
