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Robert Beljan

Well organized, take charge military professional with more than twenty years of military experience. Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to work well with others to accomplish a common goal. Committed to do the job right!

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Research paper thumbnail of Why Counterinsurgency Matters for MONUSCO

This essay asserts that COIN doctrine should not be archived and put on the shelf without serious... more This essay asserts that COIN doctrine should not be archived and put on the shelf without serious study of lessons learned at the “tactics, techniques and procedures” (TTP) level that are applicable across the spectrum of military operations. Recent UN peacekeeping innovations like MONUSCO’s Forward Intervention Brigade advocate for close study of ISAF lessons learned that can be incorporated in robust peacekeeping in DRC.

Research paper thumbnail of What Lessons from ISAF Operations Can Be Drawn for UN PKOs?

This thesis examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgen... more This thesis examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgency (COIN) and Stability Operations in Afghanistan. Focus will be on the following key operational areas: Establishing and maintaining the "legitimacy" of the mission and the operations of ISAF; Insuring an Integrated Mission Approach; Use of Force;

Research paper thumbnail of WHAT DID WE LEARN IN ISAF?

This article examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurge... more This article examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgency (COIN) and Stability Operations in Afghanistan. Focus is on the following key operational areas: Establishing and maintaining the "legitimacy" of the mission and the operations of ISAF; Comprehensive Approach; Use of Force; Protection of Civilians; Intelligence; Cultural Awareness; Information (Influence) Operations and the use of Female Engagement Teams (FET).

Presentations by Robert Beljan

Research paper thumbnail of UN System UN SC Decision Making Robert Beljan

Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017 The ai... more Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017

The aim of presentation:
- To introduce the United Nations structure, principles and general functions related to peace support operations.
- Explain UN Security Council Decision Making process and its role in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression.

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural Awareness Robert Beljan

Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017. The a... more Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017.

The aim of presentation:
- To increase students’ awareness and understanding about the issue of cultural awareness applicable for military crisis response operations.
- To examine how awareness about other cultures and cultural differences can improve human interactions and how to develop the effective cross cultural communication skills in order to interact successfully in international environment.

Research paper thumbnail of ISAF Lessons Learned_paper presentation

Research paper thumbnail of Why Counterinsurgency Matters for MONUSCO

This essay asserts that COIN doctrine should not be archived and put on the shelf without serious... more This essay asserts that COIN doctrine should not be archived and put on the shelf without serious study of lessons learned at the “tactics, techniques and procedures” (TTP) level that are applicable across the spectrum of military operations. Recent UN peacekeeping innovations like MONUSCO’s Forward Intervention Brigade advocate for close study of ISAF lessons learned that can be incorporated in robust peacekeeping in DRC.

Research paper thumbnail of What Lessons from ISAF Operations Can Be Drawn for UN PKOs?

This thesis examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgen... more This thesis examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgency (COIN) and Stability Operations in Afghanistan. Focus will be on the following key operational areas: Establishing and maintaining the "legitimacy" of the mission and the operations of ISAF; Insuring an Integrated Mission Approach; Use of Force;

Research paper thumbnail of WHAT DID WE LEARN IN ISAF?

This article examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurge... more This article examines some of the major "lessons learned" by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgency (COIN) and Stability Operations in Afghanistan. Focus is on the following key operational areas: Establishing and maintaining the "legitimacy" of the mission and the operations of ISAF; Comprehensive Approach; Use of Force; Protection of Civilians; Intelligence; Cultural Awareness; Information (Influence) Operations and the use of Female Engagement Teams (FET).

Research paper thumbnail of UN System UN SC Decision Making Robert Beljan

Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017 The ai... more Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017

The aim of presentation:
- To introduce the United Nations structure, principles and general functions related to peace support operations.
- Explain UN Security Council Decision Making process and its role in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression.

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural Awareness Robert Beljan

Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017. The a... more Presentation given at the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL), Tartu, Estonia, March 2017.

The aim of presentation:
- To increase students’ awareness and understanding about the issue of cultural awareness applicable for military crisis response operations.
- To examine how awareness about other cultures and cultural differences can improve human interactions and how to develop the effective cross cultural communication skills in order to interact successfully in international environment.

Research paper thumbnail of ISAF Lessons Learned_paper presentation

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