Analysis

The Analysis Unit monitors developments in international crisis management, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding with special relevance for ZIF’s mandate such as: rule of law programs in peace operations, the cooperation between civilian, police and military actors (CIMIC), the increasing role of regional organizations in peace operations, the basic conceptual and operational challenges of peacebuilding, and the specific problems caused by organized crime in post-conflict societies. The results of the research are then applied to support ZIF’s other units in evaluating existing training and recruitment practices as well as formulating new approaches.

In addition, the Analysis Unit is responsible for developing and maintaining close contact with national and international actors and research bodies in the field of crisis management. It also coordinates ZIF’s internet presence and provides a range of information resources:

• Interactive Map of Peace Operations
  allows quick access to country-specific information
• Peace Operations Update
  contains a weekly updated compilation of news links
• German Personnel in Peace Operations
  an overview of German military, police, and civilian personnel deployed in these operations
• Peace Operations Worldwide
  a map showing all current peace operations, listed by organization and type