Ad hoc coalitions: From hierarchical to network accountability in peace operations?

Stephanie Hofmann*, John Karlsrud, Yf Reykers

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Abstract

Launching multinational peace operations are time and politically sensitive decisions that frequently involve the use of force. As a result, a host of accountability issues arise. To date, mainly backward-looking and hierarchical accountability measures have been developed to guide the implementation of multinational peace operations led by the most prominent actors in this policy domain: intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and ad hoc coalitions (AHCs). We argue that the existing accountability mechanisms have their flaws, which hypothetically speaking could at least be partly addressed by converting AHCs into network hubs with an emphasis on pluralistic and horizontal accountability practices. AHCs bring a diverse set of actors together and operate with a light institutional framework, in which actors meet on equal grounds. If used as network hubs, AHCs can facilitate an open information exchange and exchange of best practices.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)121-127
JournalGlobal Policy
Volume15
Issue number1
Early online date29 Nov 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2024

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