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Routledge eBooks, Nov 18, 2020
Africa Spectrum, Apr 13, 2017
Social Science Research Network, Nov 13, 2014
Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic,... more Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic, and social crisis, and to better understand it. Most of the authors agree that the root of the crisis is the firm grip of Zanu-PF on maintaining power. Beyond the known explanations (legitimacy as a former liberation movement), this paper explores why political power seems to be so existential for the Zanu-PF elite. It is hypothesized that the experiences (e.g. humiliation and imprisonment) of Zanu-PF seniors in the Apartheid system of South Rhodesia and their background as guerilla fighters have left a deep impact. Facing their own mortality and fragility in life threatening situations has led to the attempt to create an alleged safe space within the fortress of the party, and as far as possible, in the country. One strategy for dealing with suppressed inner fears is to control the outside world. Therefore, the creation of a belligerent face and Zanu – PF’s preparedness for war, with which it confronts all political opponents, is a logical step within this framework. The paper draws on the findings of political and social psychology, trauma and somatic research and neurobiology to underline its hypothesis. It also aims to offer a different view of conflict management and “reconciliation”.
Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic,... more Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic, and social crisis, and to better understand it. Most of the authors agree that the root of the crisis is the firm grip of Zanu-PF on maintaining power. Beyond the known explanations (legitimacy as a former liberation movement), this paper explores why political power seems to be so existential for the Zanu-PF elite. It is hypothesized that the experiences (e.g. humiliation and imprisonment) of Zanu-PF seniors in the Apartheid system of South Rhodesia and their background as guerilla fighters have left a deep impact. Facing their own mortality and fragility in life threatening situations has led to the attempt to create an alleged safe space within the fortress of the party, and as far as possible, in the country. One strategy for dealing with suppressed inner fears is to control the outside world. Therefore, the creation of a belligerent face and Zanu – PF’s preparedness for war, with w...
Unless otherwise stated, this applies to all tables. In the following, the term "middle-aged" is ... more Unless otherwise stated, this applies to all tables. In the following, the term "middle-aged" is synonymous with the "35-49 age group". 4 This also includes primary and secondary-school teachers. 5 As this group includes doctoral and other postgraduate students, it will hereinafter be referred to as "university graduates".
Review of the monograph: Rita Kesselring, Bodies of Truth: Law, Memory and Emancipation in Post-A... more Review of the monograph: Rita Kesselring, Bodies of Truth: Law, Memory and Emancipation in Post-Apartheid South Africa , Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2016, ISBN 9780804798488 (cloth), 256 pp.
Atlantica Xxii Revista Asturiana De Informacion Y Pensamiento, 2011
... the Zanu-PF. Bratton, Michael/ Masunungure, Eldred: "Zimbabwe's long agony", i... more ... the Zanu-PF. Bratton, Michael/ Masunungure, Eldred: "Zimbabwe's long agony", in: Journal of democracy, Vol. 19, No. 4, 2008, 41-55. Page 8. 8 However, the prevailing power constellation has hardly changed. The Zanu-PF ...
Kulturen und Konflikte im Vergleich. Comparing Cultures and Conflicts, 2007
Routledge eBooks, Nov 18, 2020
Africa Spectrum, Apr 13, 2017
Social Science Research Network, Nov 13, 2014
Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic,... more Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic, and social crisis, and to better understand it. Most of the authors agree that the root of the crisis is the firm grip of Zanu-PF on maintaining power. Beyond the known explanations (legitimacy as a former liberation movement), this paper explores why political power seems to be so existential for the Zanu-PF elite. It is hypothesized that the experiences (e.g. humiliation and imprisonment) of Zanu-PF seniors in the Apartheid system of South Rhodesia and their background as guerilla fighters have left a deep impact. Facing their own mortality and fragility in life threatening situations has led to the attempt to create an alleged safe space within the fortress of the party, and as far as possible, in the country. One strategy for dealing with suppressed inner fears is to control the outside world. Therefore, the creation of a belligerent face and Zanu – PF’s preparedness for war, with which it confronts all political opponents, is a logical step within this framework. The paper draws on the findings of political and social psychology, trauma and somatic research and neurobiology to underline its hypothesis. It also aims to offer a different view of conflict management and “reconciliation”.
Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic,... more Many valuable books and articles have been written to explain the Zimbabwean political, economic, and social crisis, and to better understand it. Most of the authors agree that the root of the crisis is the firm grip of Zanu-PF on maintaining power. Beyond the known explanations (legitimacy as a former liberation movement), this paper explores why political power seems to be so existential for the Zanu-PF elite. It is hypothesized that the experiences (e.g. humiliation and imprisonment) of Zanu-PF seniors in the Apartheid system of South Rhodesia and their background as guerilla fighters have left a deep impact. Facing their own mortality and fragility in life threatening situations has led to the attempt to create an alleged safe space within the fortress of the party, and as far as possible, in the country. One strategy for dealing with suppressed inner fears is to control the outside world. Therefore, the creation of a belligerent face and Zanu – PF’s preparedness for war, with w...
Unless otherwise stated, this applies to all tables. In the following, the term "middle-aged" is ... more Unless otherwise stated, this applies to all tables. In the following, the term "middle-aged" is synonymous with the "35-49 age group". 4 This also includes primary and secondary-school teachers. 5 As this group includes doctoral and other postgraduate students, it will hereinafter be referred to as "university graduates".
Review of the monograph: Rita Kesselring, Bodies of Truth: Law, Memory and Emancipation in Post-A... more Review of the monograph: Rita Kesselring, Bodies of Truth: Law, Memory and Emancipation in Post-Apartheid South Africa , Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2016, ISBN 9780804798488 (cloth), 256 pp.
Atlantica Xxii Revista Asturiana De Informacion Y Pensamiento, 2011
... the Zanu-PF. Bratton, Michael/ Masunungure, Eldred: "Zimbabwe's long agony", i... more ... the Zanu-PF. Bratton, Michael/ Masunungure, Eldred: "Zimbabwe's long agony", in: Journal of democracy, Vol. 19, No. 4, 2008, 41-55. Page 8. 8 However, the prevailing power constellation has hardly changed. The Zanu-PF ...
Kulturen und Konflikte im Vergleich. Comparing Cultures and Conflicts, 2007