In the 21st century, many UN peacekeeping mandates have included so-called “green goals,” benchmarks meant to prevent conflict by reducing resource competition and environmental degradation.
The crisis in eastern Congo has put the dilemma of humanitarian intervention into sharp relief. This week came word that UN peacekeeping troops once again failed to protect nearby civilians from a massacre.
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Jerry Fowler, co-author of a UN-sponsored report that claims the international community has failed to provide even the most basic support to Darfur.
