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Lecture 12: Case Study - Somalia
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Stephen Stedman |
Internet Research Materials
Questions for Discussion
- What were the main events leading up to the final failure of the U.N. in Somalia? In answering this question, describe the series of U.N. missions that tried to manage the conflict in Somalia.
- Why did the U.S. decide to intervene massively in Somalia? Do you agree with Professor Stedman that the U.S. should not have intervened?
Key Terms
Scientific socialism
Somali National Movement
International aid
Scorched earth tactics
UNOSOM
Operation Prove Relief
Tribal warlords
Hempstone Cable
Blue Helmets
Rapid Reaction Force
UNITAF
Rangers
Delta Force
Battle of Mogadishu
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