Beschreibung:
Despite a massive investment of international diplomacy and money in recent years, the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a conflict-ridden and volatile country, its present situation the result of a series of rebellions, international interventions and unworkable peace agreements.In Congo's Violent Peace, leading DRC expert Kris Berwouts provides the most comprehensive and in-depth account to date of developments since the so-called 'Congo Wars' - from Rwanda's destructive impact on security in Eastern Congo to the controversial elections of 2006 and 2011; the M23 uprising to Joseph Kabila's increasingly desperate attempts to cling to power.An essential book for anyone interested in this troubled but important country.
Acronyms Maps Introduction 1. The Resemblance of a State in a State of Ruin 2. In Search of Root Causes 3. The 2006 Elections 4. Umoja Wetu and Kagame's Brave New World 5. The 2011 Election 6. The M23 Misadventure 7. Towards New Elections or New Violence? Conclusion