Deducing the factors that matter
Burundi (2003-2004) : plugging the gap when funding and mandate fail
The Comoros (2003-2008) : when external and local factors working in harmony
Somalia (2007-) : contingent character makes the difference
Mali (2013) : a foreign lead state to the rescue
Darfur (2004-) : when elites connive against keeping the peace
The Central African Republic (2013-2014) : when political elites and citizens fail
Conclusions : factors that matter and how they interact.