African Conflict Resolution: The U.S. Role in Peacemaking
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Type
Book
Authors
SMOCK R. David ( David R. Smock and Chester A. Crocker )
ISBN 10
1878379003
ISBN 13
9781878379009
Category
327.73 International Relations-National Security-United States
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Publication Year
1995
Publisher
Pages
163
Subject
Conflict management--Africa. Violence--Africa. United States--Foreign relations--Africa. Africa--Foreign relations--United States.
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Abstract
When Somali gunmen killed 18 American Rangers in Mogadishu on October 3, 1993, public and congressional support for the American and UN missions in Somalia dropped dramatically. In fact, U.S. policymakers began to rethink commitments to peacemaking in Africa in general. Nevertheless, many African and U.S. specialists on African affairs--including the contributors to this volume--strongly urge the United States to continue active engagement with Africa and creatively support African initiatives to manage and resolve their own conflicts. This book brings together nine specialists from Africa and the United States--including former diplomats, academics, policymakers, and policy analysts--to assess ways to enhance the U.S. contribution to African efforts to prevent, manage, and resolve violent conflicts. The contributors conclude that U.S. initiatives can take a variety of forms and need not involve American troops. There is a new African willingness to assume responsibility, but African institutional and financial capabilities are severely limited. African initiatives therefore have little chance of success without significant and sustained international, and particularly American involvement.
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When Somali gunmen killed 18 American Rangers in Mogadishu on October 3, 1993, public and congressional support for the American and UN missions in Somalia dropped dramatically. In fact, U.S. policymakers began to rethink commitments to peacemaking in Africa in general.Nevertheless, many African and U.S. specialists on African affairs--including the contributors to this volume--strongly urge the United States to continue active engagement with Africa and creatively support African initiatives to manage and resolve their own conflicts.This book brings together nine specialists from Africa and the United States--including former diplomats, academics, policymakers, and policy analysts--to assess ways to enhance the U.S. contribution to African efforts to prevent, manage, and resolve violent conflicts.The contributors conclude that U.S. initiatives can take a variety of forms and need not involve American troops. There is a new African willingness to assume responsibility, but African instutional and fanancial capabilities are severely limited. African initiatives therefore have little chance of success without significant and sustained international, and particularly American involvement. - from Amzon
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction David R. Smock .........................................................P. 1
2. The African State As A Political Refugee Ali A. Mazrui ............................P. 9
3. The African Role In Conflict Management And
Resolution B. A. Kiplagat ......................................................................P. 27
4. The U. S. Role In Managing African Conflicts Lessons
From The Past Donald Rothchild ............................................................P. 39
5. A Diplomatic Perspective On African Conflict
Resolution Robert B. Oakley................................................................. P. 57
6. African Capabilities For Managing Conflict The Role Of
The United States Herman J. Cohen ......................................................P. 77
7. Guidelines For Preserving Peace In Africa I. William Zartman ................P. 95
8. Institutional Capacity-Building For African Conflict Management
Summary Of The Discussion Timothy D. Sisk ..........................................P. 105
9. Conclusion ..................................................................................P. 121
1. Introduction David R. Smock .........................................................P. 1
2. The African State As A Political Refugee Ali A. Mazrui ............................P. 9
3. The African Role In Conflict Management And
Resolution B. A. Kiplagat ......................................................................P. 27
4. The U. S. Role In Managing African Conflicts Lessons
From The Past Donald Rothchild ............................................................P. 39
5. A Diplomatic Perspective On African Conflict
Resolution Robert B. Oakley................................................................. P. 57
6. African Capabilities For Managing Conflict The Role Of
The United States Herman J. Cohen ......................................................P. 77
7. Guidelines For Preserving Peace In Africa I. William Zartman ................P. 95
8. Institutional Capacity-Building For African Conflict Management
Summary Of The Discussion Timothy D. Sisk ..........................................P. 105
9. Conclusion ..................................................................................P. 121
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