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7. India in Unpol Missions: An Analysis of Leadership Representation, Motivation, and Institutional Preparedness (with Special Reference to Unmiss)

Suniti, DCP, UP Police | Abhinanda Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor Sharda University

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Abstract

Even though India's police force is among the world's biggest, the country is underrepresented
in senior leadership roles within UNPOL operations. It should be
mentioned that, in terms of numbers, it is one of the main sources of police officers
for these missions. In light of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) deployment
cycle 2025–26, this study delves into the scale-representation mismatch in India’s
participation with UNPOL.
This study uses a combination of quantitative data from 41 Police Contributing
Countries (PCCs) and qualitative inputs from a structured field questionnaire given
to officers of different nationalities at the Bor Field Office to test the size of the
contribution and predict leadership representation. The study also makes use of
quadrant-based comparative analyses and ordinary least squares (OLS) regression.
A systematic negative association between the two variables is confirmed by the
OLS regression result, which indicates a statistically significant negative correlation
between the leadership ratio and the IPO count (β₁ = −1.08, t = −2.05, p < 0.05, R² =
0.097). The fact that Spearman's rank correlation (ρ = −0.29) confirms this. Along
with Rwanda, Bangladesh, and India, India is in the "High Contribution - Low
Influence" category because it has the most deployed officers but the fewest in
leadership positions compared to countries like Uganda (76.47%), Kenya (62.50%),
and Finland (71.43%). There is a discrepancy of 10 percentage points between the
actual institutional deficit and the 32.27% leadership ratio projected by OLS, which
represents India.
According to the research, the following factors contribute most to this subpar
performance: insufficient mentoring, weak incentive systems, limited extension
policies, and training gaps. The policy suggestions include replacing the current
UNPOL engagement scale with an influence-driven model, which is based on
Human Capital, Expectancy Theory, and Equity Theory.
Keywords

UNPOL Individual Police Officers leadership representation UNMISS Police Contributing Countries regression analysis peacekeeping India

Chapter information

Chapter title India in Unpol Missions: An Analysis of Leadership Representation, Motivation, and Institutional Preparedness (with Special Reference to Unmiss)
Author(s) Suniti, DCP, UP Police | Abhinanda Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor Sharda University
Book title Confluence of Perspectives: Essays in Leadership, Management and Society Vol.1
Editor(s) Abhinanda Bhattacharya | Dr. Ruchi Jain Garg
Book Doi https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.COP1.2026.9788168516410
DOI https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.COP1.2026.9788168516410.7
Publication date July 17, 2026
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Suniti, DCP, UP Police | Abhinanda Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor Sharda University. 2026. India in Unpol Missions: An Analysis of Leadership Representation, Motivation, and Institutional Preparedness (with Special Reference to Unmiss). In: Abhinanda Bhattacharya | Dr. Ruchi Jain Garg (eds). Confluence of Perspectives: Essays in Leadership, Management and Society Vol.1. Book Doi https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.COP1.2026.9788168516410. https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.COP1.2026.9788168516410.7

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