This book investigates the relationship between UN stabilization mandates and the concept of 'human security'. It will be valuable to academics, policymakers and practitioners working on UN peacekeeping, stabilization, international law, peace and conflict studies, security studies and human rights.

Alexander Gilder is a Lecturer in Law at Royal Holloway, University of London.

1 Introduction

Part I Context and conceptual framework

2 The many faces of UN intervention

3 The concept of human security

Part II Case studies

4 United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

5 United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)

6 United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS)

Part III Human security's place in international peace and security

7 The (in)compatibility of stabilization and human security

8 Making use of human security