In the first section, I will discuss Michael Lund’s vision of an emerging ‘norm of prevention’ in the context of the unfolding crisis in Zimbabwe. I will start by describing the emergence of a norm of prevention in the international community. Thereafter I will introduce the different types of prevention measures as well as the problems of implementation. In the second section, the crisis in Zimbabwe will be described. The history leading up to the present situation will be summarized briefly, the parties involved in the crisis will be introduced and the root causes of the conflict analyzed.
In the last part, I will speculate on the reasons why finding a norm of prevention in the case of Zimbabwe is difficult or even not possible.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Conflict Prevention
- An Emerging Norm of Prevention
- Problems Concerning Effective Prevention
- Classification of Measures
- Structural Prevention
- Operational Prevention
- Differences in the Implementation of Preventive Measures
- The 'Zimbabwe Case'
- Brief Historical Overview
- Economic Crisis
- Internal Actors
- External Actors
- Root Causes
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the concept of an emerging 'norm of prevention' in the context of the unfolding crisis in Zimbabwe. It analyzes the development of conflict prevention within the international community, examines various types of prevention measures, and investigates the challenges of effective implementation. The text also provides a detailed overview of the Zimbabwean crisis, tracing its historical roots, identifying key actors, and analyzing the underlying causes.
- The emergence of a norm of prevention in the international community
- Types and effectiveness of conflict prevention measures
- The challenges and obstacles to effective conflict prevention
- A comprehensive analysis of the Zimbabwean crisis
- The applicability of the 'norm of prevention' in the case of Zimbabwe
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction lays out the structure and objectives of the text, focusing on the analysis of Michael Lund's vision of an emerging 'norm of prevention' in the context of Zimbabwe. The chapter on Conflict Prevention discusses the paradigm shift towards conflict prevention in the international community, highlighting the importance of moving from reaction to prevention. It further explores the various types of prevention measures, including structural and operational prevention, and analyzes the challenges to effective implementation, such as data limitations and costs.
The chapter on The 'Zimbabwe Case' provides a detailed overview of the Zimbabwean crisis, starting with a brief historical overview. It then delves into the economic crisis, identifies the key internal and external actors involved, and analyzes the root causes of the conflict.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text focuses on the key concepts of conflict prevention, norm of prevention, Zimbabwean crisis, structural prevention, operational prevention, international community, United Nations, Kofi Annan, and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Lund's 'norm of prevention'?
It refers to an emerging international consensus that the global community should proactively prevent conflicts rather than just reacting to them after they start.
What is the difference between structural and operational prevention?
Structural prevention addresses long-term root causes like poverty or inequality; operational prevention focuses on short-term measures to stop imminent violence.
Why is the 'norm of prevention' difficult to apply in Zimbabwe?
The text explores challenges such as political resistance from internal actors, implementation costs, and the complexity of the historical root causes.
Who are the key actors in the Zimbabwean crisis?
The analysis identifies internal political parties as well as external actors like the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
What are the root causes of the conflict in Zimbabwe?
The paper analyzes historical factors, land ownership issues, and the severe economic crisis as the primary drivers of the ongoing instability.
- Citation du texte
- Enno Dreier (Auteur), 2003, Discussion of Lunds vision of an emerging norm of prevention in the context of the unfolding crisis in Zimbabwe, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/21455
