INTERNATIONAL MILITARY INTERVENTION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN SUBSYSTEMS

Few studies of military intervention have examined regional patterns of conflict. This study focuses on sub-Saharan Africa and examines the linkages between sub-system politics and the use of force. Included is a list of military interventions from 1960-84. The data suggest that, in this region, mil...

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Published in:Journal of political & military sociology 1989-04, Vol.17 (1), p.115-150
Main Authors: PEARSON, FREDERIC S., BAUMANN, ROBERT A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Armed Forces
Coercion
Government Policy
International Relations
Intervention
Military
Political Systems
Sub Saharan Africa
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Summary:Few studies of military intervention have examined regional patterns of conflict. This study focuses on sub-Saharan Africa and examines the linkages between sub-system politics and the use of force. Included is a list of military interventions from 1960-84. The data suggest that, in this region, military interventions are undertaken mainly and increasingly by the militarily strongest states, and that African states frequently and increasingly strike against those perceived to be harboring dissidents or supporting subversion. Approximately 39% of the hostile interventions have been disputes over territory/borders. The study suggests that if one wishes to reduce the level of armed international intervention in this sub-system, it would be worthwhile to promote arms control and seek peaceful resolution of border disputes.
ISSN:0047-2697
2642-2190