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Minding the GapAfrican Conflict Management in a Time of Change |
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Conflicts in Africa are diverse and complex, but there have been a number of cases of successful conflict management and resolution.
The prevailing narrative on Africa is that it is awash with violent conflict. Indeed, it does suffer from a multitude of conflicts - from border skirmishes to civil wars to terrorist attacks. Conflicts in Africa are diverse and complex, but there have been a number of cases of successful conflict management and resolution. What accounts for the successes and failures, and what can we learn from Africa’s experience? Minding the Gap: African Conflict Management in a Time of Change takes on these questions, bringing together more than 20 experts to examine the source of conflicts in Africa and assess African management capacity in the face of these conflicts.
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342 Pages, 7 x 10
4 tables, 10 figures
CIGI Press
ISBN 9781928096214
October 2016
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pamela Aall is a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), in the Global Security & Politics Program, leading the African Regional Conflict Management project.
Chester A. Crocker is a distinguished fellow at CIGI.
Chester A. Crocker is a distinguished fellow at CIGI.
Contents
Foreword vii
Right Honourable Joe Clark
Abbreviations and Acronyms ix
Acknowledgements xiii
Part One - Introduction 1
1 Conflict Management Capacity in Africa: Understanding the Problem and
Designing the Solution 3
Pamela Aall
Part Two - Conflict in Africa 19
2 Understanding the Nature and Origins of Violent Conflict in Africa 21
Raymond Gilpin
3 Crises of Political Legitimacy 33
Christopher Fomunyoh
4 Crises of War-to-Peace Transition and Civil War Recurrences 49
’ Funmi Olonisakin
5 The Dimensions of the Future of Conflict in Africa 65
William Reno
6 Religious Extremism, Insurgent Violence and the Transformation of the
New African Security Landscape 79
Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou
7 Understanding the Resource Curse Effects: Instability and Violent Conflict in Africa 91
Cyril Obi
8 Crises of Secessionism, Boundary Irredentism and the Quest for
Self-determination in Africa 103
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe
9 Regional Conflicts and Cross-border Activities Fuelled by Criminal and
Terrorist Networks in West Africa 119
Kwesi Aning and Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator
Part Three - Responding to Crises: Peace Operations and Mediation 133
African Initiatives
10 The African Peace and Security Architecture and Regional Conflict
Management Mechanisms 137
Jakkie Cilliers and Amandine Gnanguênon
11 Will the Lowest Be First?: Subsidiarity in Peacemaking in Africa 157
Laurie Nathan
12 African-led Peace Operations 171
Comfort Ero
13 Mediation and Political Tools in Africa 187
I William Zartman
14 Eminent Peacemakers in African Conflicts: Contributions, Potential and Limits 201
Gilbert M. Khadiagala
15 African Peace Building: Civil Society Roles in Conflict 219
Alice Wairimu Nderitu
Role of the International Community - Players and Roles
16 United Nations Peacekeeping in Africa .239
Paul D. Williams
17 Reflections on External Roles in African Security Affairs 257
Chester A. Crocker
18 International Support to African Peace Processes 277
Neha Sanghrajka and Meredith Preston-McGhie
19 Civil Society as Counter-power: Rethinking International Support Toward Tackling
Conflict and Fostering Non-violent Politics in Africa 295
Sharath Srinivasan
Part Four - Conclusion 311
20 Bridging the Gap 313
Chester A. Crocker and Pamela Aall
Contributors 321
Foreword vii
Right Honourable Joe Clark
Abbreviations and Acronyms ix
Acknowledgements xiii
Part One - Introduction 1
1 Conflict Management Capacity in Africa: Understanding the Problem and
Designing the Solution 3
Pamela Aall
Part Two - Conflict in Africa 19
2 Understanding the Nature and Origins of Violent Conflict in Africa 21
Raymond Gilpin
3 Crises of Political Legitimacy 33
Christopher Fomunyoh
4 Crises of War-to-Peace Transition and Civil War Recurrences 49
’ Funmi Olonisakin
5 The Dimensions of the Future of Conflict in Africa 65
William Reno
6 Religious Extremism, Insurgent Violence and the Transformation of the
New African Security Landscape 79
Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou
7 Understanding the Resource Curse Effects: Instability and Violent Conflict in Africa 91
Cyril Obi
8 Crises of Secessionism, Boundary Irredentism and the Quest for
Self-determination in Africa 103
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe
9 Regional Conflicts and Cross-border Activities Fuelled by Criminal and
Terrorist Networks in West Africa 119
Kwesi Aning and Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator
Part Three - Responding to Crises: Peace Operations and Mediation 133
African Initiatives
10 The African Peace and Security Architecture and Regional Conflict
Management Mechanisms 137
Jakkie Cilliers and Amandine Gnanguênon
11 Will the Lowest Be First?: Subsidiarity in Peacemaking in Africa 157
Laurie Nathan
12 African-led Peace Operations 171
Comfort Ero
13 Mediation and Political Tools in Africa 187
I William Zartman
14 Eminent Peacemakers in African Conflicts: Contributions, Potential and Limits 201
Gilbert M. Khadiagala
15 African Peace Building: Civil Society Roles in Conflict 219
Alice Wairimu Nderitu
Role of the International Community - Players and Roles
16 United Nations Peacekeeping in Africa .239
Paul D. Williams
17 Reflections on External Roles in African Security Affairs 257
Chester A. Crocker
18 International Support to African Peace Processes 277
Neha Sanghrajka and Meredith Preston-McGhie
19 Civil Society as Counter-power: Rethinking International Support Toward Tackling
Conflict and Fostering Non-violent Politics in Africa 295
Sharath Srinivasan
Part Four - Conclusion 311
20 Bridging the Gap 313
Chester A. Crocker and Pamela Aall
Contributors 321
