The UN peacebuilding process: an analysis of its shortcomings in Timor-Leste

Abstract

This paper brings a comprehensive analysis of the peacebuilding process conducted by the UN in Timor-Leste. Drawing on fieldwork, interviews, and secondary sources, the paper brings light to the main fragilities of this process. Firstly, the paper briefly outlines the scholarly debate around UN peacebuilding process. Then, the paper brings an overview of the UN missions deployed to Timor-Leste. Finally, the paper identifies the major limitations of such engagement. By highlighting the main flaws of this peacebuilding process, the paper opens the space for (re)thinking alternative ways of building peace in post-conflict scenarios.

Why East Timor? An Analysis of Brazil's Development Cooperation

“…Following the assassination attempt on the President and Prime Minister of East Timor in February 2008, the UN expanded its efforts to strengthen the national police and to institutionalise governmental structures. In 2012, as part of the UN mission, Brazil sent observers for the presidential and parliamentary elections to East Timor (Blanco, 2015). Along with the provision of medical assistance, Brazilian troops and civilian experts were engaged in tasks on the world order, observing the course of elections and observing human rights, and rehabilitating the country's economy, which suffered during the hostilities.…”

“…In 2014, this centre was transferred to the administration of the local government, which shows the success of Brazil's educational cooperation. (Blanco, 2015).…”

The Brazilian Engagement with Peace Operations: a Critical Analysis

“…For more in this regards, see for example (Blanco, 2014(Blanco, , 2015Daniel et al 2008;Kemer et al 2016;Kenkel, 2013a;Newman et al 2009). …”

Conflito e Violência:

“…Para profundizar sobre la importancia de los instrumentos de transformación en los conflictos violentos por medio de la construcción de paz revisar:(Blanco, 2015;Guerra & Blanco, 2018).…”