Organised chaos: not the new world we ordered

Article Abstract:

Most reactions to new threats in the post-Cold War world ignore the forces that motivate warlords, ethnic nationalists, and others, and that might conceivably be confronted and minimized. These threats do seem more diffuse and difficult to approach, but they are rarely irrational, and sealing borders or boosting military spending is unlikely to work well against them. The apparently anarchic violence seen in parts of Africa, for example, is often a response to specific, changeable economic and political pressures.

International aspects, Ethnic relations, Religion, War and society, Society, Wars, War and religion

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Banquet for warlords

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the political and military climate in Sierra Leone are examined. Topics include the history of the Revoutionary United Front, alliances between government and rebel soldiers, the corruption of the diamond trade, challenges for disarmament, and prospects for power sharing.

Sierra Leone, Political aspects, Insurgency, Military policy, Revolutionary United Front (Sierra Leone)

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Sheikhs, soldiers and sand

Article Abstract:

The author discusses Western Sahara's 20 year struggle for independence from Morocco and Mauritania, and international neglect of its struggle.

Morocco, National liberation movements, Western Sahara

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