Jacob Kathman
Biographic Data
| ID | 1006912 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jacob Kathman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jacob |
| FAMILY NAME | Kathman |
| SIGNATURE | KATHMAN J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University at Buffalo |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 295 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Power in Peacekeeping
Cut Short? United Nations Peacekeeping and Civil War Duration to Negotiated Settlements
While much literature on peacekeeping seeks to determine the effect of United Nations (UN) intervention on post-conflict peace processes, most peacekeeping operations (PKOs) are deployed to active conflicts. The limited research on peacekeeping in active civil conflicts suggests that robust PKOs reduce hostilities. Yet, if PKOs serve to extend conflict duration, even lowered hostilities can yield greater destruction over time. We thus explore the…
Beyond Keeping Peace: United Nations Effectiveness in the Midst of Fighting
While United Nations peacekeeping missions were created to keep peace and perform post-conflict activities, since the end of the Cold War peacekeepers are more often deployed to active conflicts. Yet, we know little about their ability to manage ongoing violence. This article provides the first broad empirical examination of UN peacekeeping effectiveness in reducing battlefield violence in civil wars. We analyze how the number of UN peacekeeping …
United Nations Peacekeeping and Civilian Protection in Civil War
Does United Nations peacekeeping protect civilians in civil war? Civilian protection is a primary purpose of UN peacekeeping, yet there is little systematic evidence for whether peacekeeping prevents civilian deaths. We propose that UN peacekeeping can protect civilians if missions are adequately composed of military troops and police in large numbers. Using unique monthly data on the number and type of UN personnel contributed to peacekeeping op…
United Nations Peacekeeping and Civilian Protection in Civil War
Does United Nations peacekeeping protect civilians in civil war? Civilian protection is a primary purpose of UN peacekeeping, yet there is little systematic evidence for whether peacekeeping prevents civilian deaths. We propose that UN peacekeeping can protect civilians if missions are adequately composed of military troops and police in large numbers. Using unique monthly data on the number and type of UN personnel contributed to peacekeeping op…
Beyond Keeping Peace: United Nations Effectiveness in the Midst of Fighting
While United Nations peacekeeping missions were created to keep peace and perform post-conflict activities, since the end of the Cold War peacekeepers are more often deployed to active conflicts. Yet, we know little about their ability to manage ongoing violence. This article provides the first broad empirical examination of UN peacekeeping effectiveness in reducing battlefield violence in civil wars. We analyze how the number of UN peacekeeping …
Cut Short? United Nations Peacekeeping and Civil War Duration to Negotiated Settlements
While much literature on peacekeeping seeks to determine the effect of United Nations (UN) intervention on post-conflict peace processes, most peacekeeping operations (PKOs) are deployed to active conflicts. The limited research on peacekeeping in active civil conflicts suggests that robust PKOs reduce hostilities. Yet, if PKOs serve to extend conflict duration, even lowered hostilities can yield greater destruction over time. We thus explore the…
United Nations Peacekeeping and Civilian Protection in Civil War
Does United Nations peacekeeping protect civilians in civil war? Civilian protection is a primary purpose of UN peacekeeping, yet there is little systematic evidence for whether peacekeeping prevents civilian deaths. We propose that UN peacekeeping can protect civilians if missions are adequately composed of military troops and police in large numbers. Using unique monthly data on the number and type of UN personnel contributed to peacekeeping op…
Beyond Keeping Peace: United Nations Effectiveness in the Midst of Fighting
While United Nations peacekeeping missions were created to keep peace and perform post-conflict activities, since the end of the Cold War peacekeepers are more often deployed to active conflicts. Yet, we know little about their ability to manage ongoing violence. This article provides the first broad empirical examination of UN peacekeeping effectiveness in reducing battlefield violence in civil wars. We analyze how the number of UN peacekeeping …
Cut Short? United Nations Peacekeeping and Civil War Duration to Negotiated Settlements
While much literature on peacekeeping seeks to determine the effect of United Nations (UN) intervention on post-conflict peace processes, most peacekeeping operations (PKOs) are deployed to active conflicts. The limited research on peacekeeping in active civil conflicts suggests that robust PKOs reduce hostilities. Yet, if PKOs serve to extend conflict duration, even lowered hostilities can yield greater destruction over time. We thus explore the…
Power in Peacekeeping
Global Peace and Security Dynamics (4 works) · Peacebuilding and International Security (4 works) · Peacekeeping (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Law (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Political Conflict and Governance (3 works) · Spanish Civil War (3 works) · Public Administration (2 works) · Public Administration (2 works)