Department
Political Science
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The overwhelming problems that many third world nations face are related to the fact they lack democracy. My thesis addresses the major question: why is achieving democracy in Burundi problematic? In analyzing the question I found that when Burundi tried to advance toward democracy, its friendship with U.S.A. and other western nations tended to be more positive. When Burundi ignored democratic values, the friendship with U.S.A. and its allies tended to deteriorate. Before colonialism (before 1899), Burundi had political practices compatible with democratic principles. Its two rival ethnic groups, Hutu and Tutsi, were proportionally represented in the national and local governments, defense and judiciary. During and after colonialism accomplishing democracy in Burundi has been problematic because of the divide-and-rule policy initiated by the colonizers and additionally, since the overthrow of monarchy in November 1966, military rule. The last chapter contains some recommendations on how to achieve a peaceful democracy in Burundi.
Advisor
Arthur L. Morin
Date of Award
Summer 1991
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Sinzinkayo, Jeredie Innocent, "The Relationship Between Democracy and Friendship: The Case of Burundi and U.S.A." (1991). Master's Theses. 2300.
DOI: 10.58809/UXWU9308
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2300
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