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Zimbabwe sanctions: An
analysis of the “Lingo” guiding the perceptions of the sanctioners and the
sanctionees
Heather Chingono
School of
International Relations and Public Affairs (SIRPA), Fudan
University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail:
chingonoheather@gmail.com.
chingonoheather@yahoo.co.uk,
081017044@fudan.edu.cn. Tel: 0086-21-55077107,
0086-15800725431.
Accepted
21 December, 2009 |
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This paper analyzes how the values premised in Zimbabwe’s
colonial history and liberation struggle, ideological
differences and partocracy have influenced the perspectives
of the Zimbabwe and the Western governments respectively in
understanding the causes that led to the imposition of
sanctions on Zimbabwe. Furthermore, this article explores
the nature of Zimbabwe sanctions by making comparative
analysis of the perceptions of both the sanctioners and the
sanctionees. Fundamental to this analysis is the diversity
in jargon used in addressing the nature of sanctions. This
paper concludes by proffering recommendations on how the
parties involved can resolve this “war on lingo” to resolve
Zimbabwe’s catastrophe.
Key
words:
Comprehensive sanctions, targeted/smart sanctions, economic
sanctions, restrictive measures, Zimbabwe, EU, US.
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