TY  - BOOK
AU  - CALVERT Peter
TI  - The democratic transition in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama
SN  -   (pbk.)
PY  - 1998///
CY  - Leamington Spa, UK
PB  - RISCT
KW  - CENTRAL AMERICA
KW  - COUNTERINSURGENCY
KW  - DEMOCRACY
KW  - POLITICS
N2  - Outlines recent historical background and early attempts at mediation. Goes on to the four phases on initiation, negotiation, implementation and democratisation which are said to be key factors in achieving the peaceful transition from a state of insurgency to democracy.Notes the roles of the USA in creating regional instability, the importance of the UN in brokering peace, and the lack of resources for the work of the latter organisation compared to the sums spent in creating the problems
ER  -