Zimbabwe: 90 Days after the elections

The aim of this paper is to consider the first 90 days after Zimbabwe's last election in light of the violence and intimidation that have preceded it.

The aim of this paper is to consider the first 90 days after Zimbabwe's last election, especially in light of the violence and intimidation that have preceded it and that continue to plague the country. The closely contested election has given rise to a variety of questions about the country's political well-being. Specific attention is paid to the effect of the situation in the country on its short and longer term economic prospects, as well as the effects of resettlement programmes on an already high unemployment rate.

About the author

Richard John Cornwell read History at the University of Bristol where he received a first class Honours degree in 1969. He was then awarded a scholarship to the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, where he began work on the history of the South African Republic, 1881-90. A Leverhulme scholarship allowed him to travel to South Africa to undertake archival research. He emigrated to South Africa in 1974, and has worked as a military historian, researcher, lecturer, and editor. He joined the Institute for Security Studies in September 1997 and works as a senior analyst in the African Security Analysis Programme. He has published widely and is extensively consulted.