Citation

Diehl PF, Jurado SR. Stud. Conflict Terrorism 1993; 16(1): 61-74.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10576109308435919

PMID

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Abstract

In this essay, we explore the Namibian peacekeepig experience (The United Nations Transition Assistance Group--UNTAG) with an eye to understanding how the triumphs and failures of that operation could reoccur in South Africa. Based on the Nambian experience, we argue that the United Nations must take the following steps to insure a positive result: (1) send an adequately sized peacekeeping force, (2) ensure the neutrality of the force, (3) create mechanisms to resolve disputes over the operation, (4) limit the power of the white government during the election process, and (5) make efforts to obtain the support off relevant subnational groups. These steps may not guarantee the success of the UN. operation, but their absence may represent a lost opportunity to achieve peace and stability in the southern cone of Africa.

Language: en