Author (Person) | Pinto Arena, Maria Do Céu |
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Series Title | Journal of Contemporary European Studies |
Series Details | Volume 27, Number 2, Pages 247-257 |
Publication Date | March 2019 |
ISSN | 1478-2790 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
Abstract : What factors shape a state’s willingness to get involved in Peace Support Operations (PSO), a notoriously risky and costly activity? The end of the Cold War opened up new policy options for decision-makers, with Rome showing a strong determination to be more active in that field. Italy purposefully developed a reputation as a security provider, building, along the process, a distinct external self-identity as a natural ‘peace-maker’. Which factors explain Italy’s evolution from its early guarded support to UN (United Nations) peacekeeping operations, to its current rate of participation? This article argues that Italy makes instrumental use of PSO to gain international visibility and upgrade its ranking, but its strategic narrative, when addressing the general public, relies on a secondary script that adheres to the rhetoric of cosmopolitan rules that prevail in multilateral settings.
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https://doi.org/10.1080/14782804.2019.1581601
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Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations, Security and Defence |
Subject Tags | Diplomacy, National Politics |
Countries / Regions | Italy |