Ethnic Conflicts in Africa.

Abstract

This study begins by tracing the causes of ethnic conflicts in Africa. By examining the theories of democracy and conflict resolution, the study seeks to establish conditions required for the resolution of ethnic conflicts. The study primarily seeks to confirm if democracy can resolve ethnic conflicts in Africa. It uses case studies of the democratic country of Ghana for the research. By comparing ethnic conflicts in the two countries, the study seeks to establish the conditions that led to the resolution of the recent ethnic conflict in Ghana. Additionally, this comparison is to determine whether the existence of similar conditions in Liberia can lead to the resolution of ethnic conflict in that country and other countries in Africa. The study concludes that the establishment of a democratic government in Liberia can resolve the ethnic conflict in that country. It also concludes that the establishment of democratic governments in Africa can resolve the ethnic conflicts in Africa. jg p.1

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 1995
Accession Number
ADA299636

Entities

People

  • Daniel K. Mishio

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Case Studies
  • Democracy
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • National Politics
  • Negotiations
  • Periodicals
  • Political Systems
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Sociology

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design