Harvey F. Kline Livres

Political patterns before 2002 : the context of government decision making before the administration of President Álvaro Uribe -- Changes in the balance of power during the administration of President Álvaro Uribe -- The beginning of the negotiations and the first three agreements : August 2010 to March 2014 -- Victims and justice : June 2014 to September 2015 -- The final negotiations : March to August 2016 -- The debate about the peace agreement and the plebiscite -- The renegotiations and the second final agreement -- The reasons an agreement with the FARC was reached -- Tentative conclusions about the implementation of the agreement

The civil war in Colombia has persisted for six decades, characterized by evolving goals and strategies among various factions. The author highlights how the initial term of President Alvaro Uribe Velez represents a significant turning point in this ongoing conflict, suggesting a shift away from the entrenched patterns of violence and instability that have defined the struggle.

Focusing on the attempts of Colombian President Andres Pastrana, the narrative explores the complexities and challenges faced in the pursuit of peace after sixty years of civil war. It delves into the political landscape, the obstacles encountered, and the eventual shortcomings of Pastrana's initiatives, providing a critical examination of the peace process in Colombia.

This revised edition reflects the political and economic developments that have occurred in Latin America in the 1990s. It emphasizes the trend towards elected, democratic governments, while underlining the difficulties of establishing democracy. Each country is analyzed.

The book provides a detailed examination of President Álvaro Uribe Vélez's strategies to combat a long-standing Marxist insurgency in Colombia. Through an analysis of his second administration, the author, Harvey F. Kline, highlights both the unexpected successes and challenges faced in addressing this critical issue. Building on insights from previous works about Colombian leadership, Kline offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of governance and conflict resolution in one of Latin America's key nations.

With over 1,000 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource delves into Colombia's history, covering key personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. It includes a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and a bibliography, making it an invaluable tool for students and researchers seeking to understand the complexities of Colombian heritage and development.

The book explores the efforts of two Colombian presidents to address and resolve the enduring conflicts in Colombia. Through an in-depth analysis, it examines their strategies, challenges, and the socio-political landscape of the country, highlighting the complexities of leadership in times of crisis. The narrative provides insights into the historical context and the impact of these presidential actions on Colombia's journey toward peace and stability.

In this important book, well known Comparativist, Howard J. Wiarda, traces the long and controversial history of culture studies, and the relations of political culture and identity politics to political science. Under attack from structuralists, institutionalists, Marxists, and dependency writers, Wiarda examines and assesses the reasons for these attacks and why political culture went into decline only to have a new and transcendent renaissance and revival in the writings of Inglehart, Fukuyama, Putnam, Huntington and many others.