Technology and Innovation in United Nations Peace Operations

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About the Course: Technology has transformed peace operations. This course explores the current and emerging landscape of technology in the field, including its use by the UN and non-State actors. It also seeks to strike a balance between the wonders of technology and its negative consequences. Overall, this course aims to help peacekeepers navigate new and familiar technologies in the field.

About the Author: Dr. Walter Dorn is a Professor of Defence Studies at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and the Canadian Forces College (CFC). Dr. Dorn is a scientist by training (with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Toronto) whose doctoral research was on chemical sensing, especially for arms control. He participated in negotiating, ratifying, and implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) while working at Parliamentarians for Global Action (1992 to 1993). His interests cover international and human security, especially UN field operations for peacekeeping and peace enforcement.

Number of pages: 150 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [30-11-2023]

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À propos du cours : La technologie a transformé les opérations de maintien de la paix. Ce cours explore le paysage actuel et émergent de la technologie sur le terrain, y compris son utilisation par les Nations Unies et les acteurs non étatiques. Il cherche également à trouver un équilibre entre les merveilles de la technologie et ses conséquences négatives. Dans l’ensemble, ce cours vise à aider les soldats de la paix à naviguer entre les technologies nouvelles et familières sur le terrain.

Au sujet de l’auteur : Le Dr Walter Dorn est professeur d’études de défense au Collège militaire royal du Canada (CMR) et au Collège des Forces canadiennes (CFC). Le Dr Dorn est un scientifique de formation (titulaire d’un doctorat en chimie de l’Université de Toronto) dont les recherches doctorales portaient sur la détection chimique, en particulier pour le contrôle des armements. Il a participé à la négociation, à la ratification et à la mise en œuvre de la Convention sur les armes chimiques (CAC) alors qu’il travaillait pour l’Action mondiale des parlementaires (de 1992 à 1993). Ses intérêts couvrent la sécurité internationale et humaine, en particulier les opérations de maintien et d’imposition de la paix des Nations Unies sur le terrain.

Number of pages: 167 [French]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [06-05-2025]

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Reviews submitted: 46

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"The course “Technology and Innovation in United Nations Peace Operations” has received positive feedback from students who have completed it. Here are some aspects that as a students i appreciate Comprehensive Content: The course covers a wide range of topics related to technology in peace operations, providing a thorough understanding of the subject Experienced Instructors: Learners valued the knowledge and expertise of the instructors, which enhanced the learning experience Engaging Teaching Methods: The use of interactive and engaging teaching methods made the course enjoyable and facilitated better retention of information Practical Application Opportunities: The course offers practical applications, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned to real-world scenarios Supportive Learning Environment: Students felt supported throughout the course, which helped them to learn more effectively Flexibility: The course’s flexible structure allowed students to learn at their own pace and according to their schedules Constructive Feedback: The feedback provided by the instructors was constructive, helping students to improve their understanding and skills. Overall, the course seems to be well-received for its ability to balance the exploration of new technologies with the practicalities of their use in the field, and for fostering a supportive and flexible learning environment."

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Academia and Model U.N. Bookstore.

Date Submitted: 01-06-2024

5 Stars

"indeed a comprehensive and deliberate course encompassing the minutest details of the subject."

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Open Enrolment.

Date Submitted: 25-05-2024

5 Stars

"it was a nice experience"

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Open Enrolment.

Date Submitted: 06-05-2024

5 Stars

"Very good experience"

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Open Enrolment.

Date Submitted: 01-05-2024

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"it is so nice to develop my technology status thank you!!"

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Ethiopian Police University.

Date Submitted: 08-04-2024

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