Sahra-Altı Afrika’daki Çatışmalarda ve Çatışmaların Çözümünde Komşu Ülke Faktörü: Fildişi Sahili Örneği
The Neighboring Country Factor in Conflicts and the Resolution of Conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Côte d’Ivoire

Summary/Abstract: This study aims to discuss the role of neighboring countries on conflicts and the resolution of conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa as exemplified by Côte d’Ivoire case. It is revealed that neighboring countries have the potential to influence the internal conflicts; however, they are also negatively affected by these conflicts due to the spill-over effect. In this sense, neighboring countries act largely with rational motivations in their conflict or solution oriented foreign policy behaviors. Moreover, it is asserted that while good neighborhood relations might contribute the resolution of the conflicts, pro-conflict attitudes might have a role in increasing the violence and the non-solution of the conflicts.

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