This critical examination of post-war of independence peace settlement and veterans' programs is the first extended study of the complicit relationship between the ruling party and the veterans. It shows continuities in the relationship between President Mugabe's government and guerrilla veterans in the first seven years in contemporary Zimbabwe (1980-1987). As the recent election has demonstrated, Mugabe and the veterans continue to collaborate, using violence and liberation war rhetoric to maintain power through land invasions and political purges.

Contents

1. 1.Introduction;
   

2. 2.The peace settlement;
   

3. 3.The assembly phase;
   

4. 4.Military integration;
   

5. 5.Employment programs for the demobilized;
   

6. 6.Conclusion; Epilogue.
   

Reviews

"...an outstanding book..." Zibani Maundeni, University of Botswana, Mobilization

"Kriger's in-depth analysis breaks new ground in research on post conflict solutions for divided societies as well as Zimbabwe's unique post independence era, which seems unduly affected by internal influences developed during the nationalist struggle. The footnotes and bibliography are exceptionally useful. Highly recommended." Choice

"[Kriger's] examination of the construction of a new political order in Zimbabwe is fresh and provides a challenging way for social scientists to view peace-building and post-conflict societies." Journal of Military History