Peacekeeping Failure in South Sudan

In 2011, South Sudan was welcomed into the United Nations as the world''s newest nation. Celebrations on the ground reflected palpable relief after more than 20 years of violent struggle. With unprecedented goodwill and optimism, the UN deployed 7,000 soldiers and another 2,000 police and civilian peacekeepers to the country to support its transition to independence.

However, the mission failed an...