The research was an investigation into the phenomenon of external
military interventions in Africa. The broad interpretation often given to
intervention compelled both an African view on the subject and an operational
definition. External military intervention was defined as the execution of any
military plans by a state or its citizens in another state, in a manner that
radically alters the existing socio-political, economic and military conditions
in the target state, with or without its consent.
The role and effects of external powers in six conflict cases in Africa
were examined. A taxonomy on intervention identified the phenomenon in its
internal and external manifestations. Apart from the more publicised military
role of extra-African powers in the region, the increasing role of African
States as intra-continental interventionists was also considered.
The research concluded that aspects of the problems perceived as
endemically African may have their roots in events influenced by external
actions. However, some African states were seen as contributing to this
situation as well. The view was expressed that restraints by states in their
exercise of power and perceived wisdom may reduce the level of conflicts in
the contemporary world. / British Foreign and Commonwealth Office,
British Council
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BRADFORD/oai:bradscholars.brad.ac.uk:10454/18719 |
| Date | January 1990 |
| Creators | Bob-Manuel, Kio L. |
| Contributors | Dando, Malcolm R., O'Connell, James, Rogers, Paul F. |
| Publisher | University of Bradford, School of Peace Studies |
| Source Sets | Bradford Scholars |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis, doctoral, PhD |
| Rights | <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png" /></a><br />The University of Bradford theses are licenced under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/">Creative Commons Licence</a>. |
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