Air Power in un Operations

Air Power in UN Operations was published in 2014 by Taylor & Francis as part of a broader body of academic inquiry into the evolution of United Nations peacekeeping missions. Written by Dr. A. Walter Dorn, a professor at the Royal Military College of Canada, the text emerged from a necessity to analyze the increasingly complex role of aviation in modern conflict resolution and peace enforcement. It addresses a specific gap in military and diplomatic literature, focusing on the strategic, tactical, and ethical implications of deploying air assets under a multilateral mandate.

The book is a product of extensive research into the historical application of air power across various missions, from early deployments in the Congo to later interventions in the Balkans and Africa. Dr. Dorn sought to provide a comprehensive framework for how air capabilities can be utilized effectively while adhering to the unique constraints of international law and the UN charter. The work is widely regarded by scholars and defense analysts as a foundational reference for understanding the intersection of global governance and military aviation.