Conflict and Security in Contemporary Politics Kia Toure Political Science 385, Fall 2000.

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Contemporary African Conflicts:  The Civil War in Liberia (1989-1997)

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Historical Background -From Africa to the New World and Back  liberia.htm Origins of the Conflict -The problem of Ethnicity in Politics  Civilwar.htm  -The War over Diamonds  thediamondwar.htm  Civil war and Ramifications -A three-party war: Rebells, Peace Keepers, and Victims -Role played by the United States  theliberiancrisis.htm References  bibliography.htm