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Cedric H. de Coning
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Current research
Cedric de Coning is a research fellow with NUPI and a peacekeeping and peacebuilding advisor for ACCORD. He is also a special advisor to the Head of the Peace Support Operations Division of the African Union, a member of the Advisory Group of the UN Peacebuilding Fund and an international advisor to AFDEM. At NUPI, he is involved in The Training for Peace in Africa programme (TfP).
His research interests include geo-politics (BRICS, IBSA, South African foreign policy), interventions (how transformative should they be?), peacekeeping & peacebuilding (linkages, trends & challenges), coherence (inherent contradictions and constraints), civil-military coordination and civilian capacity. Theoretically he is interested in the implications of Complexity for international relations in general, and for peacekeeping and peacebuilding in particular.
De Coning has a Masters degree in Conflict Management and Peace Studies (uKZN) and is a DPhil candidate at the uStellenbosch. He started his career as a South African diplomat in Washington D.C. and Addis Ababa, and he has been with the OAU in Algeria, Ethiopia and Sudan, and with the UN in East Timor and in New York. He serves on the research board of CMC Finland and on the editorial board of the journal Peacebuilding.
Formal education
[2005-2012]
PhD Candidate, University of Stellenbosch, Philosophy
[2000-2001]
Masters, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Conflict Management and Peace Studies (Cum Laude)
Publications
Articles (in books and journals)
- de Coning, Cedric H.
(2011). Civilian Peacekeeping Capacity: Mobilizing Partners to Match Supply and Demand,
in International Peacekeeping, Volume 18, Issue 5
.Taylor&Francis.p. 577-592.This article proposes the formation of a global civilian capacity partnership that brings together the training and roster community, the UN Secretariat and a grouping of interested states, with the aim of significantly improving the UN Secretariat's ability to identify, recruit and deploy suitably qualified civilian personnel. [url] - de Carvalho, Benjamin , Cedric H. de Coning, Mikkel Frøsig Pedersen, Audun Solli
(2011). Training in vain? Bottlenecks in Deploying Civilians for UN Peacekeeping,
in International Peacekeeping, vol. 18, no 4
.Routledge.p. 425-438.The article explores the bottlenecks hampering the recrutiment and deployment of trained personnel, especially civilians. An increased number of trained personnel has not translated into higher deployment rates. Unless the UN and international training programmes address this paradox, the risk of training in vain will remain. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2011). Moving beyond the technical: facing up to peacebuilding's inherent contradictions ,
in African Security Review, Volume 20, Issue 1 March 2011
.Routledge.p. 116-121.This article about peacebuilding contends that the interaction between dissention, competition for resources, and the tension between different approaches and policy choices is necessary to ensure the optimal functioning of the system. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H., Karsten Friis
(2011). Coherence and Coordination. The Limits of the Comprehensive Approach,
Journal of International Peacekeeping, vol. 15
.Brill.p. 243-272.This article explores why international actors assign such high importance to coherence. It argues that the assumptions on which the principle of coherence is based are flawed, and that the empirical and theoretical evidence indicates that there is much less room for coherence than generally acknowledged in the policy debate. [Full-text version] [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2010). Addressing the civilian peacekeeping capacity gap,
in Conflict trends no. 2 2010
.Durban,Accord.p. 11-20.One of the most significant, but often overlooked, developments in peace operations is the transformation from military- to civilian-focused peace missions. This article addresses the civilian capacity challenge in the UN peacekeeping context. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H. (2010). The Emerging UN/AU Peacekeeping Partnership, .Durban,ACCORD.p. 3-10.In the last few years, cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the African union (Au) has developed into a meaningful, practical and pragmatic partnership. [url]
- de Coning, Cedric H.
(2010). Mediation and Peacebuilding: the Role of SRSGs in UN Integrated Missions,
Special Edition on Mediation in Post-Conflict Peace Operations, Global Governance, Vol 16. No. 2
.Lynne Rienner Publishers.p. 281-299.This article focuses on the role of the special representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in the context of UN integrated missions. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2010). Civil.Military Relations and U.N. Peacekeeping Operations,
World Politics Review, 19 May 2010
.It is now widely recognized that managing conflict requires a multidimensional, comprehensive, whole-of-government or integrated approach. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2010). The Evolution of Peace Operations in Africa: Trajectories and Trends,
Journal of International Peacekeeping, vol. 14, no. 1-2, February 2010
.BRILL.p. 6-26. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2009). Planning for Success,
in Clement C. and Smith A., Managing Complexity: Political and Managerial Challenges in United Nations Peace Operations, July 2009
. New York,International Peace Institute and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.p. 24-27.This discussion paper explores the utility of applying some of the insights gained from the study of Complexity to help understand how to plan peacekeeping operations that are part of complex peacebuilding systems in a highly dynamic and nonlinear environment. [Full-text version] [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2008). Civil-military coordination and complex peacebuilding systems,
In Civil-military cooperation in post-conflict operations .
.p. 52-74. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2008). The Coherence Dilemma in Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Systems,
in African Journal on Conflict Resolution, vol. 8, no. 3
.Durban, ACCORD.p. 85-110.This article analyses the coherence and coordination dilemma in peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction systems, with special reference to the United Nations' integrated approach concept. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2008). Civil-Military Coordination Practices and Approaches within United Nations Peace Operations,
in Calgary Papers in Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, Civil-Military Coordination: Challenges and Opportunities in Afghanistan and Beyond, vol. 3, Olson, Lara and Dr. Hrach Gregorian [eds.]
.Calgary,Centre for Military and Strategic Studies.p. 87-112. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2008). Understanding Peacebuilding: Consolidating the Peace Process,
in Conflict Trends, Issue 4
. Durban, ACCORD.p. 45-51. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2008). Peace Operations in Africa: Challenges and Trends Over the Next Decade,
Militært Tidsskrift, vol. 137, nr. 1
.København,Det Krigsvidenskabelige Selskab.p. 1-2. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2007). Reforming the World Trade, Aid and Security System,
in Bhekinkosi Moyo (ed.), Africa in Global Power Play: Debates, Challenges and Potential Reforms
.London,Adonis & Abbey. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2007). Civil-Military Coordination Practices and Approaches within United Nations Peace Operations,
Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, vol.10, issue 1
.Calgary,Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, University of Calgary.Article on civil-military coordination and cooperation practices in the UN during peace operations. [Full-text version] [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2007). Peacekeeping in Africa: The Next Decade,
in Mlambo, Norman (ed.), Violent Conflicts, Fragile Peace: Perspectives on Africa's Security Problems
.London,Adonis & Abbey . [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2007). Integrated Planning and Coordination in Complex Peacebuilding Operations,
Christopher Ankersen (ed.), Civil-Military Cooperation in Post-Conflict Operations. Emerging Theory and Practice
.London,Routledge. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2007). Conclusion: can unintended consequences be prevented, contained and managed?,
i Aoi, Chiyuki, Cedric de Coning og Ramesh Thakur, Unintended Consequences of Peacekeeping Operations
.Tokyo,UNU Press.p. 268-279. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H., Chiyuki Aoi, Ramesh Thakur
(2007). Unintended consequences, complex peace operations and peacebuilding systems: introduction,
in Aoi, Chiyuki, Cedric de Coning og Ramesh Thakur, Unintended Consequences of Peacekeeping Operations
.Tokyo,UNU Press.p. 3-19. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2007). Civil-Military Coordination and UN Peacebuilding Operations,
i H. Langholtz, B. Kondoch and A. Wells, red., International Peacekeeping: The Yearbook of international Peace Operations, vol. 11
.Nederland,Brill.p. 47-68. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2006). Civil-Military Coordination and UN Peacebuilding Operations,
Conflict Trends, no. 3
.Durban,p. 19-23. [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2006). The Future of Peacekeeping in Africa,
in H. Ojanen, ed., Peacekeeping – Peacebuilding: Preparing for the Future, Report 14
.Helsinki,Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA).p. . [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2006). Peace and Peacekeeping Diplomacy,
in Gustaaf Geeraerts, Natalie Pauwels and Eric Remacle, eds., Dimensions of Peace and Security: A Reader
.Brussels, P.I.E-Peter Lang.p. . [url] - de Coning, Cedric H.
(2006). The Future of Peacekeeping in Africa,
Conflict Trends, no. 3
.Durban,p. 3-7. [url]
Books and reports
- Stensland, Andreas Øien , Cedric H. de Coning, Kjeksrud, Stian, Ravndal, Jacob Aasland, Lotze, Walter, Weir, Erin A. (2011). Protection of civilians in armed conflict. Oslo, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). 59 pages. This report provides a comprehensive overview and comparison of current Protection of Civilians-activities and practises among the most relevant international- and non-governmental organisations.
- de Coning, Cedric H., John Karlsrud, Ingrid Marie Breidlid (2011). Conference Proceedings: Mobilizing Civilian Capacity. Oslo, NUPI. 24 pages. The international civilian training and rostering community met in New York on 14 June 2011 to consider the Report of the Independent Review of Civilian Capacity in the Aftermath of Conflict, and discussed how to take the recommendations forward.
- de Coning, Cedric H., Ingrid Marie Breidlid, Rebecca Jovin, PK Singh (2011). Conference Proceedings: Report of the Conference on Peacekeeping Vision 2015 Capabilities for Future Mandates. Oslo, NUPI. 55 pages. NUPI Report. The conference explored the capabilities required to enable future peacekeeping missions to respond effectively to diverse and evolving operating environments and increasingly complex mandates
- de Coning, Cedric H., Ingrid Marie Breidlid (2010). Civilian Capacities and Non-Governmental Rosters. Oslo, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI). 54 pages. Security in Practice 12 · 2010. This report aims to identify and map the scope and status of the civilian capacities within non-governmental civilian rosters over the three-year period 2007-2009.
- de Coning, Cedric H., Walter Lotze, Zinurine Alghali, Lamii Kromah (2010). Conference Proceedings: Report of the Workshop on Mission-Wide Protection Strategies on the Protection of Civilians in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. Oslo, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. 26 pages. Security in Practice 9 · 2010. The aim of the workshop was to contribute to the development of a strategic framework for mission-wide PoC strategies in UN peacekeeping missions. In particular, the workshop provided an opportunity for peacekeeping mission personnel and stakeholders from the UN system to review and comment on the draft outline of mission-wide protection strategies.
- de Coning, Cedric H., Andreas Øien Stensland, Thierry Tardy [ed.] (2010). Beyond the ‘New Horizon’. Oslo, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. 108 pages. Proceedings from the UN Peacekeeping Future Challenges Seminar Geneva, 23–24 June 2010 on factors most likely to influence and direct peacekeeping developments over the next few years.
- de Coning, Cedric H., Yvonne Kasumba [ed.] (2010). The Civilian Dimension of the African Standby Force. Durban, African Union and ACCORD. 108 pages. This book is a summary of the work that the AU Peace Support Operations Division (PSOD) has done to date to develop the civilian dimension of AU peace operations, primarily through the development of the African Standby Force (ASF).
- de Coning, Cedric H., Walter Lotze, Stina Torjesen, Johanna Jansson (2010). Conference Proceedings: Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Peacebuilding:Towards Change in Concepts and Approachess. Oslo, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. 36 pages. Nupi Report. The report focuses on identifying key issues of concern and highlighting potentially promising foci of innovation and reform in peacebuilding approaches.
- de Coning, Cedric H., Mikkel Frøsig Pedersen, Walter Lotze (2010). Scoping Study. Norwegian Standby Roster for Civilian Observers (NOROBS). Oslo, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. 73 pages. NUPI-rapport. The report explores recent developments within international peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding operations with regard to use of civilian roster capacities, and compares recent developments in the Nordic region.
- de Coning, Cedric H., Mikkel Frøsig Pedersen, Walter Lotze (2010). Summary Report. Norwegian Standby Roster for Civilian Observers (NOROBS). Oslo, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. 11 pages. NUPI-rapport. The report explores recent developments within international peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding operations with regard to use of civilian roster capacities, and compares recent developments in the Nordic region.
Working Papers
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2010). Clarity, Coherence and Context: Three Priorities for Sustainable Peacebuilding. NUPI Working Paper: . 31 pages. This paper will focus on three challenges that should inform the 2010 Review of the UN Peacebuilding Commission, namely: (1) developing the UN peacebuilding concept and operational model; (2) significantly stepping-up efforts to improve system-wide coherence; and (3) seriously implementing the principle of local ownership.
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2009). Implications of a Comprehensive or Integrated Approach for Training in United Nations and African Union Peace Operations. NUPI Working Paper: 766. 28 pages. This paper introduces the Comprehensive- and Integrated Approaches, and explores the training implications of these approaches for African Union, European Union and United Nations personnel, the humanitarian community as well as those communities hosting such missions.
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2008). Moving Beyond the 4 Ps – An Integrated Conflict Management System for the African Union. NUPI Working Paper: 735. 30 pages. The report introduces an integrated conflict management model that is focussed on the multi-dimensional (political, security, socio-economic, rule of law and human rights) nature of conflict systems, and the need to coherently combine the collective efforts of a wide range of internal and external actors to build momentum towards peace.
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2007). Peace Operations in Africa: the Next Decade. NUPI Working Paper: 721. 18 pages. The paper presents the complexity of peace operations today, with special attention to the innovations that have emerged out of operations in Africa. Security in Practice no. 4
- de Coning, Cedric H., Walter Lotze, Andreas Øien Stensland (). Mission-Wide Strategies for the Protection of Civilians: A Comparison of MONUC, UNAMID and UNMIS. NUPI Working Paper: 792. 17 pages. This paper compares the protection of civilians strategies of three dif-ferent UN peacekeeping operations: the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC, since 2010 the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the DRC – MONUSCO); the hybrid African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID); and the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) that was drawn down in early 2010 and replaced by a new UN mission in Southern Sudan).
Popular publishing
- de Coning, Cedric H., John Karlsrud (2011). Preparing and Mobilizing Civilian Capacity for the Future. Recommendations for Implementing the Guéhenno Report . NUPI Policy briefs, 30. August
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2010). The Role of the SRSG in UN Integrated Missions. Process Facilitator and Multi-stakeholder Mediator . NUPI Policy Brief No. 5, 14. September
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2010). Civilian Capacity in United Nations Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Missions. NUPI Policy Brief No. 4 , 22. June
- de Coning, Cedric H., Niels Nagelhus Schia, Ståle Ulriksen, Helge Lurås (2010). Norway’s Whole-of-Government Approach. Challenges for Engagement with Afghanistan and Other Fragile States. NUPI Policy Brief No. 2, 23. February
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2007). Ingen fred å bevare. Dagbladet, 14. December
- de Coning, Cedric H. (2007). Afrika former framtidas fredsoperasjoner. Dagbladet, 29. June