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We are going to research and compare the ethnic conflicts in Rwanda and in
the Kosovo conflict.  We'll start by exploring the background of the
conflict and the different ethnic groups in the area, and then, using the
comparative method we will try to narrow down the reasons and find the
specific impetus for what started the wars in each area.  In Rwanda we
will be referring to the Rwandan Civil War and most specifically the
genocide in 1994 (mainly of the Tutsi ethnic group.)  For the Kosovo
conflict we will be researching the war that took place in 1996 and 1999,
focusing on the Kosovo Liberation Army and what their motivations were.
We may also research the motivations of NATO's involvement in 1999.  These
two countries, or regions rather,  will be interesting comparisons because
they provide similarities in their ethnic conflicts, but also differences
in their political structures, war support received, post conflict
resolution, etc.  If we have time to develop further, we will also
research the recent conflicts between ethnic groups in Northern Uganda, or
post conflict resolution and integration effectiveness after each war.

~ by sanchez09 on February 1, 2008.