CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2015
| Author | Matevich, Taylor Helene |
|---|---|
| Title | Intervention & Security Policy in Democratic Republic of Congo Neutralizing or fueling the conflict? |
| Summary | This thesis will serve to evaluate and analyze the United Nations Security Council resolution 2098, mandating an “offensive” force intervention brigade in DRC. In a country that is host to rampant political and environmental security, where endangered species, natural resources, and civilians are under significant duress, with no clear indication of immediate alleviation, effective international security policy is urgent. This thesis will operate under the theories of the “natural resource curse” as well as neorealist international relations theory. In this context, these theories work to assert the hypothesis that the Security Council-mandated force, as a newly active combatant in the conflict, will not generate the long-term objectives of the MONUSCO mandate, but rather fuel the conflict. A general overview of the conflict context will be presented, in addition to outlining the conflict motives and significant factors that sustain violence. Following, an analysis of arms trade data and satellite imaging technology, which monitors mine sites and natural resources in the region, will be evaluated and compared with conflict mapping and armed rebel group locations to determine the effectiveness of MONUSCO’s policy, as mineral resource exploitation is a major source of funding for armed rebel groups in the eastern provinces in the country and continue to stimulate the conflict. The thesis will conclude with findings and potential policy proposals, as well as further research recommendations. |
| Supervisor | Pareja, Pablo and Granger, Marie-Pierre |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2015/matevich_taylor.pdf |
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