War eclipses peace in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lankan forces' imminent capture of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam stronghold of Jaffna will be the LTTE's greatest setback in the 12-year civil war. However, it is unlikely to end the conflict, as the LTTE leaders remain committed to winning absolute independence. Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga's govt depends for its survival on a twin-track policy of military pressure and offering political devolution, with the former now dominant. India is unlikely to intervene unless refugees start to flood it.

Political aspects, Sri Lanka, Self-determination, National, National self determination, Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

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Peace-support operations: the problem of legitimation

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The role of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) has been criticized by the world community. The organization has been accused of abetting violence and chaos in countries such as Yugoslavia and Bosnia. Although the aim of the organization is to solve military problems in an amicable manner, evidence of the use of coercive measures has been recorded by the organization's officials.

Analysis, Foreign operations, Combined operations (Military science), United Nations. Peace Cooperation Corps

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Peace dividend

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Peace in Northern Ireland looks promising with the passage of the May 1998 referendums on the political future of the country. The Royal Ulster Constabulary plays a major role in keeping law and order, but its normal policing is divided between those who favor closer ties with Britain and those who prefer an independent Ireland.

Social aspects, Military policy, Northern Ireland, Peace, Northern Ireland. Royal Ulster Constabulary

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