Finland and National Liberation in Southern Africa
Finland and National Liberation in Southern Africa

Author: Iina Soiri

Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9789171064318

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Finland's special characteristics as a Nordic, non-aligned welfare state gave it the resources and motivation to support liberation movements - in spite of restrictions arising from trade interests and a reluctance to jeopardise the country's neutral image. The study shows that, although it is not an easy task, in a democracy ordinary, dedicated people can, over time, influence political decision making at its most closed and guarded area, foreign politics.

Sweden vs Apartheid
Sweden vs Apartheid

Author: Abdul Karim Bangura

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1351148184

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'Sweden vs Apartheid' examines the effort by the Swedish government and civil society in Sweden to abolish the system of apartheid that was instituted in South Africa in 1948. There are many reasons why this book is important. It explores the foreign policy 'posture' of a state, looks at Sweden's neutrality policy which embraced the idea of international solidarity with weaker states and groups, and examines the first Western state to adopt an active anti-apartheid stance when such a position was quite unpopular in the West. The analysis blends both international relations and comparative political approaches to take a critical look at the role played by Sweden in the defeat of the apartheid system.

New Nordic Peace: Nordic Peace and Conflict Resolution Efforts
New Nordic Peace: Nordic Peace and Conflict Resolution Efforts

Author: Hagemann, Anine

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 9289361433

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For a long time, the Nordic countries have been a region of peace, with the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully among themselves, and a region for peace, actively promoting peace globally. Although efforts to actively brand the Nordic region are ongoing, the Nordic Peace brand is an area with untapped potential. The Nordics have rich traditions for working together on peace and conflict resolution. These joint efforts have grown organically and informally from like-mindedness, letting the common Nordic culture and ways of working foster integration among them where relevant. The people working in the Nordic countries on Nordic cooperation and peace recognize the potential of strengthening the Nordic Peace brand. One area of special potential is increasing focus on the shared Nordic priorities of prevention and the women, peace and security agenda as part of the Nordic Peace brand.

Norway and National Liberation in Southern Africa
Norway and National Liberation in Southern Africa

Author: Tore Linné Eriksen

Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9789171064479

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This book documents and analyses the involvement of Norway in the liberation struggle in Southern Africa. Apart from focussing on the formulation of official policies and the extensive cooperation with the liberation movements in the field of humanitarian assistance, mainly based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs records, the study highlights the popular involvement and commitment to the struggle. Separate chapters are concerned with the churches, trade unions and solidarity movements, such as the Norwegian Council for Southern Africa and the Namibia Committee. The book also includes a case study on the battle for sanctions.The Study forms part of the Nordic Africa Institute's research and documentation project -National Liberation in Southern Africa: The Role of the Nordic Countries-.