The invisible hand at the heart of Africa – West German intelligence operations and the early state-building process of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Torben Gülstorff
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
State Building ◽  
Invisible Hand ◽  
Early State ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Intelligence Operations ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
The Invisible

State-Building and Peacebuilding in Somalia

2019 ◽  
pp. 203-214
Author(s):  
Thania Paffenholz ◽  
Constance Dijkstra ◽  
Andreas Hirblinger
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
State Building ◽  
Peace Building ◽  
Armed Groups ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Building Process

This chapter provides insights on pertinent issues for Somalia's state-building process by examining how other countries have experienced state-building and peace-building, with a particular focus on the inclusion and exclusion of certain actors. The aim is to help policymakers make more informed decisions and avoid mistakes that have been generated in other contexts. The chapter focuses on four key themes that are relevant to the context of Somalia: the role of extremist armed groups, the influence of elites, the devolution of power, and the constitution-drafting processes. It is shown that the peace-building and state-building processes of Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, and Yemen are of particular relevance for Somalia.

scholarly journals Peacebuilding as State Building? Lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

2020 ◽  
pp. 295-320
Author(s):  
Rachel Sweet
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
State Building ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
The Other ◽  
Armed Groups ◽  
Un Peacekeeping ◽  
The Future ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
North Kivu

Abstract This chapter on the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a comparative study of two major intervention attempts of the UN Peacekeeping mission in Congo (MONUSCO) in different theaters of conflict in North Kivu: one that was seen as a success (against the M23 rebellion, 2012–2013), and the other a failure (against the ADF rebellion, 2014–present). The chapter examines how differences in armed groups’ social embedment within local communities shaped resistance against the intervention and produced these varied outcomes of success/failure. The comparison allows for the examination of an emerging trend in peacekeeping—its militarization—as well as a consideration of how differences in civilian relations shape the possibility for peacebuilding. As the largest mission in UN history, these experiences offer empirical lessons for thinking about the future trajectory of peacebuilding.

Constitutional Incorporation of the (Collective) Freedom to Govern Mineral Wealth: Comparing the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Zambia

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Alexandra Carleton
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Mineral Wealth ◽  
The People ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
The Republic

Constitutionalism may be gaining ascendancy in many countries in Africa. Yet thorough investigation of the extent to which current constitutions accord to the people their internationally recognised right to governance of their mineral wealth under Article 1(2) of the ICCPR has been lacking. Understanding the existing framework of rights which may support claims to land and natural resources is important. Constitutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Zambia demonstrate the reality of multiple, overlapping land interests and the limitations upon a people's claim to freely govern their mineral wealth.

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