Opposition in tropical Africa
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The numerous political opposition movements constitutionally established in many sub-Saharan African nations during the early 1990s do not reflect a fundamental political restructuring arising from significant social and economic progress. Instead, they represent unstable multiparty political systems, often externally encouraged or imposed, that are intended to foster increased international aid to societies and economies on the verge of collapse. These multiparty systems have generally failed to resolve the profound political, social and economic inequities and conflicts present in sub-Saharan Africa.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 1997
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Opposition in Russia
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Political opposition in Russia is largely diffuse and ineffective, although it has been radically transformed since Mikhail Gorbachev began the democratization of the Soviet Union in Jan 1987. The victory of democratic reformers and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in Dec 1991 led to broadened opposition, but little of it commands a mass following. Those opposed to the national government of Boris Yeltsin have gained a parliamentary majority, although their powers are severely constrained by the constitution of Dec 1993. Strong opposition also exists at lower levels of government.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 1997
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