International Statebuilding in West Africa Arne De Keijzer First published in 1985 to

First published in 1985 to commemorate 100 years since Holtermann died and now expanded to include many unpublished rare original documents held by the History Hill Museum

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International Statebuilding in West Africa Arne De Keijzer First published in 1985 toAt the turn of the twenty first century, manipulation of the democratic process coupled with preexisting political and economic grievances led to years long civil wars in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Cote d'Ivoire. During and after these conflicts, international peacekeeping efforts and humanitarian intervention became the dominant paths for restoring stability by rebuilding the state. Using these three countries as case studies, this manuscript sheds