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Contemporary South Africa has been described as the most important experiment in democracy since the end of the
Second World War (Smith, 1996:31). The consolidation of this democracy depends on the capacity of the
post-apartheid state to meet human needs. This book presents an argument for shifting resources from the military
towards this goal.
Throughout Africa, the military has been a major obstacle to achieving democracy, and war has been instrumental in
the continent s development crisis. It has meant death and injury for millions, absorbed vast amounts of national
resources, caused ecological damage, destroyed infrastructure and social organisation, distorted production, and
created millions of displaced people and refugees. Even when there has been victory in liberation struggles against
colonial rule, or cease-fires after civil wars, real peace has often been short-lived and democratic government has not
been realised. Frequently, the reason for this is the failure to demilitarise. The successful transition to peace and
democracy in South Africa, as elsewhere, depends on a process of demilitarisation that involves shifting power and
resources away from armed formations and military elites.
David Philip - Personal Name
1st Edition
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English
International Development Research Centre
1998
Canada
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