Format:
IX, 253 S.
,
23 cm
ISBN:
9780786465767
Content:
"Offers an in-depth analysis of the political and diplomatic efforts by representatives of the UN, Namibia, and South Africa--assisted by international community, OAU, and Western powers--during struggle for self-rule in Namibia, 1920-1990. This example of conflict resolution technique in global/African studies provides a useful template for conflict negotiation around the world"--Provided by publisher
Content:
"Offers an in-depth analysis of the political and diplomatic efforts by representatives of the UN, Namibia, and South Africa--assisted by international community, OAU, and Western powers--during struggle for self-rule in Namibia, 1920-1990. This example of conflict resolution technique in global/African studies provides a useful template for conflict negotiation around the world"--Provided by publisher
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-244) and index
,
Introduction -- Namibia: its peoples, history and natural resources -- South Africa and the United Nations on the issue of political hegemony over Namibia -- The United Nations and its committees on conflict-resolution attempts in Namibia -- South West Africa People's Organization of Namibia and other groupings in the political development and contestation in Namibia -- Diplomatic actions in the conflict-resolution scheme -- Military actions in the conflict-resolution operation -- Mediation effort by five western powers under the auspices of the United Nations -- Evaluation and conclusion of the conflict-resolution mission -- Appendix A: an interview conducted with Mr. Theo Ben Gurirab, SWAPO chief representative at the United Nations, on the diplomatic and military strategy of his group to resolve international conflict -- Appendix B: UN resolution 264 of March 20, 1969, calling for an immediate withdrawal of South Africa's administration in Namibia -- Appendix C: UN Security Council resolution 385 of January 30, 1976, condemning the continued illegal occupation of Namibia -- Appendix D: UN Security Council resolution 435 of September 29, 1978, which called for a cease-fire in Namibia and un-sponsored elections -- Appendix E: structure and deployment of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) in the conflict-resolution project -- Appendix F: chronology of international efforts to resolve the crisis -- Appendix G: the inaugural speech of His Excellency President Sam Nujoma on March 21, 1990.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
Keywords:
Vereinte Nationen
;
Namibia
;
Unabhängigkeitsbewegung
;
Außenpolitik
URL:
http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=35214
