“The Clinton Administration’s Policy on Reforming Multilateral Peace Operations”, May 1994

The US and the Genocide in Rwanda 1994 Evidence of Inaction Presidential Decision Directive 25 guides US government policy on peacekeeping operations, setting forth criteria that must be met before US participation can occur. The document stipulates... More

The US and the Genocide in Rwanda 1994 Evidence of Inaction Presidential Decision Directive 25 guides US government policy on peacekeeping operations, setting forth criteria that must be met before US participation can occur. The document stipulates three different sets of criteria depending on the anticipated level of engagement. One of the most controversial policy documents of the Clinton Administration’s first term, this directive was under development for more than a year, and during the review was the subject of bureaucratic infighting, leaks to the press, and strong Congressional criticism. While much information in the directive itself remains classified, the State Department issued an executive summary as a “white paper”, which spells out the thresholds and criteria for US involvement in peace operations. Less