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This article explores the notion of a 'Nordic approach' to peace support operations by analysing the Nordic states' commitment to UN interventions during the period of 1991-99. The Nordic states varied considerably in their individual choices on where, when and by what magnitude to commit to such interventions. The observed discrepancies reveal that the notion of a 'Nordic approach' is beset with strong limitations; the concept's implied homogeneity is simply missing. To convincingly capitalize on the notion of a Nordic approach, the Nordic states would have needed to put the issue on a common agenda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]