According to Paul Diehl, the factors affecting the success or failure of a peacekeeping operation

Characteristics Order Description According to Paul Diehl, the factors affecting the success or failure of a peacekeeping operation include: 1. The characteristics of the peacekeeping operation itself; 2. The authorization of the mission; and, 3. The political and military contexts of the peacekeeping operation. Discuss the validity of Diehl's argument. What is your opinion? References: Diehl, pages 62 – 91 Daniel, Characteristics of Troop Contributors to Peace Operations and Implications for Global Capacity Richmond, UN Peace Operations and the Dilemmas of the Peace-building Consensus Vayrynen, “Gender and UN peace Operations”