Escalation and resolution of border disputes and interstate conflicts in Africa the Malawi--Tanzania Case

dc.contributor.advisorGregg, Heather
dc.contributor.advisorGiordano, Frank
dc.contributor.authorMsafiri, Fulgence S.
dc.contributor.corporateNaval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
dc.contributor.departmentDefense Analysis (DA)
dc.date.accessioned2012-03-14T17:46:27Z
dc.date.available2012-03-14T17:46:27Z
dc.date.issued2011-06
dc.description.abstractBorder disputes cause strife worldwide, especially in underdeveloped countries. In Africa, border disputes are commonplace, and they produce bitter conflicts and tribulations. This thesis investigates the border dispute between Malawi and Tanzania over Lake Nyasa. It argues that the protracted dispute is the result of inaction and poor leadership, rather than 'colonial legacy.' Using game theory, this thesis demonstrates that partial sum games produce the best path for resolving this border dispute through communication and cooperation. Furthermore, the thesis argues that the establishment of democracy and rule of law, responsible leadership, and strong political will should create the conditions for successful compromise between the two countries. Without a negotiated settlement, Malawi and Tanzania's border dispute will continue to affect relations between the two countries and deplete natural resources in and around the lake.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
dc.description.urihttp://archive.org/details/escalationndreso109455701
dc.format.extentxvi, 69 p. : maps (chiefly col.) ;en_US
dc.identifier.oclc743228001
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/5701
dc.publisherMonterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.rightsThis publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.en_US
dc.subject.lcshRiparian rightsen_US
dc.titleEscalation and resolution of border disputes and interstate conflicts in Africa the Malawi--Tanzania Caseen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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etd.thesisdegree.disciplineDefense Analysisen_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameM.S.en_US
etd.verifiednoen_US
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