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Book SynopsisThe Horn of Africa is a deeply troubled region engulfed in three interlocking crises. The first is a security crisis characterized by a range of devastating inter-state and inter-communal conflicts, including civil wars.
Trade Review"There have been few recent books that seek to furnish a comprehensive picture of the security dilemmas and challenges facing the Horn of Africa. Kidane Mengisteab fills this important gap with a rich analysis of contemporary actors, events and issues in the region. It should be read widely."
Gilbert M. Khadiagala, The University of the Witwatersrand "Kidane Mengisteab has produced an excellent book which explains with clarity and insight the root causes of the myriad conflicts ravaging the Greater Horn of Africa and suggests manageable courses of action for averting greater human tragedy in this deeply troubled region."
Mohammed Hassen, Georgia State UniversityTable of ContentsAbbreviations vi
Map of the Horn of Africa ix
Acknowledgements x
1 The Greater Horn of Africa: Hot Spot in the Global System 1
2 Conflicts in the Greater Horn 9
3 The Legacy of Empires 42
4 The State as a Source of Conflict 60
5 Failures of Governance and Nation-Building 84
6 Regional Instability and External Intervention 111
7 Poor Resource Management and Environmental Degradation 151
8 Prospects for Democracy, Integration and Stability 182
Notes 209
Bibliography 217
Index 244
