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020 _a (pbk.)
100 1 _aCALVERT Peter
245 0 _aThe democratic transition in Central America:
_bGuatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama
260 _aLeamington Spa, UK:
_bRISCT,
_c1998
300 _a24p.
440 _aConflict Studies
_vNo. 307
520 3 _aOutlines 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.
650 _aCENTRAL AMERICA
650 _aCOUNTERINSURGENCY
650 _aDEMOCRACY
650 _aPOLITICS
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_sY
999 _c41493
_d41493