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Dealing with conflict in Africa : the United Nations and regional organizations / edited by Jane Boulden. - 1st ed. - Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003. - xiii, 325 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

United Nations Security Council policy on Africa / Peacekeeping potential of African regional organizations / Do regional organizations matter? Comparing the conflict management mechanisms in West Africa and the Great Lakes region / Liberia / Sierra Leone / Ethiopia-Eritrea war / Sudan / Burundi / Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1996-2002 / Jane Boulden -- Eric G. Berman and Katie E. Sams -- Clement E. Adibe -- 'Funmi Olonisakin -- W. Ofuatey-Kodjoe -- Leenco Lata -- Monica Kathina Juma -- Gilbert M. Khadiagala -- Tatiana Carayannis and Herbert F. Weiss.

"Dealing with Conflict in Africa analyzes the roles of the various organizations involved in conflict resolution in Africa. The first section of the book deals with the overall issues associated with cooperation between regional organizations and the United Nations, as well as how the United Nations has approached this issue in Africa. In the second section, six case studies examine the major conflicts in Africa, such as the Congo War. For each case study, the author looks at the responsibilities and tasks taken on by different organizations, the relationship between the organizations, and which ones are most effective in working towards successful conflict resolution. The contributers also examine the effectiveness of regional coalitions and mediators as compared to the UN and regional organizations. The contributors are an international group of scholars and consultants, all of whom are well positioned to analyze these issues."--Jacket.

ISBN: 1403960801 9781403960801

LCCN: 2003051795

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA2T9626 bnb GBA415087 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 1403960801 Uk 010130564 Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United Nations--Peacekeeping forces--Africa.
Nations Unies--Forces de maintien de la paix--Afrique.
United Nations.
United Nations--Peacekeeping forces--Africa.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Regionalism (International organization)
Security, International.
Régionalisme (Politique internationale)
Sécurité internationale.
Peacekeeping forces.
Regionalism (International organization)
Security, International.
Conflict management.
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Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Africa.

LC Class. No.: JZ6377 / .D43

Dewey Class. No.: 341.5/84