| ID | 087830 |
| Title Proper | West, realism and intervention in the democratic republic of Congo (1996-2006) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gegout, Catherine |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Western policy towards the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) throughout the 1996-2006 period can be understood within a realist framework. Consequently, the West has generally had a counterproductive effect on DRC internal politics. The desire to create and defend Western zones of influence in Africa had a negative impact on conflict resolution until 1997. Following this and until the setting up of a transitional government in 2003, Western inaction and neglect meant that the West was quasi-absent from the negotiations to end the war. Between 2003 and the elections of 2006, the desire to consolidate the EU as a credible actor had an impact on DRC security through the EU's support to the DRC state and to UN peacekeeping missions, but this was limited in time and space. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Peacekeeping Vol. 16, No.2; Apr 2009: p231-244 |
| Journal Source | International Peacekeeping Vol. 16, No.2; Apr 2009: p231-244 |
| Key Words | West Realism ; Intervention ; Democratic Republic of Congo ; DRC |