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Title:Politics of Boundaries in North and West Africa
Author:Zartman, I. William
Year:1965
Periodical:Journal of Modern African Studies
Volume:3
Issue:3
Period:August
Pages:155-173
Language:English
Geographic terms:Maghreb
West Africa
Subjects:boundaries
Politics and Government
External link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/158700
Abstract:North and West Africa has ome of the strangest boundary problems in the world as a result of the circumstance that all boundaries in this region were colonial creations. Half the boundaries are geometrical and they obviously correspond to no natural features. The most serious problem concerning is unnaturalness relates to human geography. This is detailed described in the article just as some unresolved problems and some solved ones. Specialists have suggested ways around the dilemma, by such measures as bilateral agreements on simplified border regulations, of multilateral associations to harmonise economic and social matters. Another solution is to engage in technical discussions during times when political tension is absent, in order to demarcate imprecise borders.
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