Poulton, Robin Edward - Youssouf, Ibrahim Ag [Ed.] : A Peace of Timbuktu - Democratic Governance, Development and African Peacemaking

THis book will bring the Malian model to the awareness of Governments and policy makers around the globe.

CONTENTS: Mali's history and natural environment -- The buildup to the crisis in northern Mali -- The armed revolt, 1990-1997 -- Peacemaking and the process of disarmament -- The international community as a catalyzer for peace -- Ensuring continued peace and development in Mali -- The Flame of Peace burns new paths for the United Nations. 'This publication offers an account of the unfolding of political and civilian conflict in Mali and the efforts to contain it, and an analysis of which efforts to restore peace were effective and why. It also examines the role of the international community, especially the United Nations, in helping the Malian Government to restore peace and to re-integrate its disaffected populations and refugees back into civilian life.'.