1. Sean M. Maloney, “Canada and UN Peacekeeping: Cold War by Other Means, 1945-1970”
- Maloney’s comprehensive work covers the early period of Canada’s involvement in UN peacekeeping, focusing on key missions and the political and military strategies that shaped Canada’s role. It examines how peacekeeping became a defining element of Canadian foreign policy during the Cold War.
2. Carol Off, “The Ghosts of Medak Pocket: The Story of Canada’s Secret War”
- Off’s book provides a detailed account of one of Canada’s most significant but lesser-known peacekeeping operations in Croatia during the Yugoslav Wars. The Medak Pocket mission was a rare instance where Canadian peacekeepers were engaged in direct combat, shedding light on the military challenges of peacekeeping.
3. J.L. Granatstein and Desmond Morton, “A Nation Forged in Fire: Canadians and the Second World War 1939-1945 and Canada and the Korean War”
- This book offers a broader history of Canada’s military engagements, including peacekeeping operations. It provides context for how Canada’s experiences in the Second World War and Korea influenced its later role as a peacekeeper, particularly under the UN umbrella.
4. Walter Dorn, “Keeping Watch: Monitoring, Technology, and Innovation in UN Peace Operations”
- Dorn’s work focuses on the technological and operational aspects of UN peacekeeping, with significant attention to Canada’s contributions. It explores how Canadian forces have integrated monitoring technologies and innovations into peacekeeping missions to enhance effectiveness.
5. Adam Chapnick, “Canada’s Voice: The Public Life of John Wendell Holmes”
- Chapnick’s biography of John Wendell Holmes, a prominent Canadian diplomat, provides insight into the shaping of Canadian foreign policy, including its peacekeeping efforts. The book highlights Holmes’ role in promoting peacekeeping as a key element of Canada’s military and diplomatic strategy.
6. Michael K. Carroll, “Pearson’s Peacekeepers: Canada and the United Nations Emergency Force, 1956-67”
- Carroll’s work offers a detailed account of Canada’s involvement in the creation and operation of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) during the Suez Crisis, which is widely regarded as the birth of modern peacekeeping. The book focuses on the military and diplomatic efforts led by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.
7. Douglas L. Bland (ed.), “Canada’s National Defence: Volume 2, Defence Policy”
- This volume provides an overview of Canadian defense policy, with significant focus on peacekeeping as a core aspect of Canadian military operations. It examines the evolution of peacekeeping in Canadian defense policy and the military’s role in supporting global peace operations.
8. Dorn, Walter and David S. Berry, “The Peacekeepers Handbook: A Canadian Perspective on UN Peacekeeping”
- This handbook offers practical insights into the operations, strategies, and challenges of UN peacekeeping from a Canadian perspective. It draws on case studies of Canadian peacekeeping missions and provides an in-depth look at the military tactics used in peace operations.
9. A.J. Bacevich (ed.), “The Limits of Peacekeeping: Canada’s Role in a Troubled World”
- This collection of essays critically examines Canada’s role in peacekeeping, discussing both the successes and limitations of Canadian military efforts under the UN. It includes discussions on the military aspects of peacekeeping and how Canada’s armed forces have adapted to peace operations.
10. Lewis MacKenzie, “Peacekeeper: The Road to Sarajevo”
- General Lewis MacKenzie, a well-known Canadian peacekeeper, provides a firsthand account of his experiences commanding peacekeeping operations in the Balkans during the early 1990s. His memoir offers valuable insights into the military and personal challenges faced by peacekeepers in conflict zones.
11. Whitney Lackenbauer and Adam Chapnick (eds.), “Canada and the UN: Legacies, Limits, Prospects”
- This edited volume examines Canada’s historical relationship with the United Nations, focusing on peacekeeping as one of its key contributions. It provides a detailed analysis of military peacekeeping missions, including Canada’s role in key UN operations around the world.
12. David Rudd, “In the National Interest: Canadian Foreign Policy and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, 1990-2003”
- This book examines how Canadian foreign policy shifted during the 1990s and early 2000s, with particular focus on peacekeeping. It includes discussions of Canada’s peacekeeping operations in Rwanda, Bosnia, and other conflict zones.
13. Robert Fowler, “A Season in Hell: My 130 Days in the Sahara with Al Qaeda”
- Fowler’s memoir offers a unique perspective on modern peacekeeping and international conflict. Although focused on his kidnapping by Al Qaeda, the book sheds light on Canada’s military contributions to international peace and security, particularly in Africa.
14. Michael Ignatieff, “The Warrior’s Honour: Ethnic War and the Modern Conscience”
- Ignatieff’s book explores the ethical dilemmas of peacekeeping and humanitarian intervention, with significant reference to Canadian peacekeeping missions. It offers a critical analysis of how Canada has navigated the complexities of military peacekeeping in war-torn regions.
15. Colin McCullough, “Creating Canada’s Peacekeeping Past”
- McCullough’s book focuses on how peacekeeping became a central part of Canadian national identity. It examines the military and political efforts that shaped Canada’s peacekeeping legacy and how the country’s military role has evolved in global peace operations.
16. Malcolm McMillan, “Blue Helmets: Canada’s Contributions to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations”
- This book provides a detailed history of Canada’s contributions to UN peacekeeping missions. It covers major Canadian military engagements under the UN banner, including missions in Cyprus, the Congo, and the Balkans, highlighting the tactical and operational aspects of peacekeeping.
17. Stéphane Roussel, “The Canadian Way of War: Serving the National Interest”
- Roussel explores how peacekeeping fits within Canada’s broader military and defense strategy. The book provides analysis of Canada’s military contributions to peacekeeping missions and the strategic thinking behind Canadian participation in international peace operations.
18. Mark Zuehlke, “The Canadian Military Atlas: The Nation’s Battlefields from the French and Indian Wars to Kosovo”
- Zuehlke’s atlas offers a visual and historical representation of Canada’s military engagements, including peacekeeping missions. The maps and accompanying text highlight the military strategies and operations involved in Canada’s peacekeeping efforts around the world.
19. Michael J. Carroll, “Canada and UN Peacekeeping: United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) 1956-1967”
- Carroll’s book focuses on Canada’s role in the first UNEF mission, which is considered a milestone in the history of UN peacekeeping. It provides a detailed analysis of Canada’s military involvement and its impact on the development of UN peace operations.
20. Janice Gross Stein and Eugene Lang, “The Unexpected War: Canada in Kandahar”
- While focused primarily on Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, Stein and Lang’s book discusses the evolution of Canada’s military role from traditional peacekeeping to combat operations. It provides insights into how Canada’s peacekeeping identity has been challenged in modern conflicts.
These references offer a comprehensive look at Canada’s military contributions to UN peacekeeping missions, from the early days of peacekeeping under Lester B. Pearson to more recent and complex operations. They explore the tactical, operational, and strategic aspects of peacekeeping and Canada’s evolving role in global security.