The New Is Not Yet Born: Conflict Resolution in Southern Africa
By Thomas OhlsonIn April 1994, black and white South Africans voted for the first time for a nonracial government. This watershed election in the spring of '94 was one of many profound changes in Southern Africa, including independence in Namibia, democratic elections in Zambia, a peace agreement in Mozambique, and renewed civil war in Angola.
The authors explore the sources and dynamics of the political, economic, and diplomatic transformations that took place in Southern Africa. They recount how Southern Africa has long endured costly, violent domestic and interstate conflicts, often complicated and intensified by external interventions and interests. They also analyze the various attempts to resolve Southern Africa's conflicts. They suggest that the democratic transition in South Africa has opened the possibility to create a secure Southern Africa, but they also note that past conflict legacies and new unanticipated conflicts could stand in the way. The challenge ahead will be to create new institutions at the national and regional levels that can help political players resolve conflict without resorting to violence.
Book details
- Hardcover
- 336 pages
- English
- 0815764510
- 9780815764519
About Thomas Ohlson
"thomas ohlson is a research fellow in the department of peace and conflict research at uppsala university in sweden. stephen john stedman is a senior fell Read More about Thomas Ohlson
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