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Helping and Hindering: The Role of the United States and United Nations in the Western Sahara Conflict

Author(s): Pothoven, Christopher M.

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Abstract: The Western Sahara conflict has contributed to North African instability for more than 25 years. Although a resolution depends primarily upon Morocco, Algeria, and the Polisario Front of the native Sahrawi people, external states and organi­zations also have influenced the conflict. This article examines the role of the United States and United Nations and shows how they have prevented the conflict from becoming more violent but also impeded a satisfactory settlement. Because the conflict impacts both US regional and international interests, the article recommends that Washington should more actively pursue a resolution.
Publication Date: 2002
Type of Material: Journal Article
Journal/Proceeding Title: Journal of Public and International Affairs
Version: Final published version. Article is made available in OAR by the publisher's permission or policy.



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