Civil Wars and Third-Party Interventions in Africa

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Focusing on Western intervention in African civil wars, the book analyzes how historical and institutional relationships influence the decision-making and outcomes of such interventions. Through case studies from Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali, the author employs a multi-method research design to illustrate the impact of colonial legacies on intervention success. The findings suggest that the relational context significantly affects intervention efficacy, indicating that not all states are suited for every conflict, challenging conventional views on defense spending.