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Informationen zum Autor By Benny Widyono Klappentext This fascinating book recounts the remarkable tale of a career UN official caught in the turmoil of international and domestic politics swirling around Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge. First as a member of the UN transitional authority and then as a personal envoy to the UN secretary-general, Benny Widyono re-creates the fierce battles for power centering on King Norodom Sihanouk, the Khmer Rouge, and Prime Minister Hun Sen. He also sets the international context, arguing that great-power geopolitics throughout the Cold War and post-Cold War eras triggered and sustained a tragedy of enormous proportions in Cambodia for decades, leading to a flawed peace process and the decline of Sihanouk as a dominant political figure. Putting a human face on international operations, this book will be invaluable reading for anyone interested in Southeast Asia, the role of international peacekeeping, and the international response to genocide. Zusammenfassung Recounts the tale of a career UN official caught in the turmoil of international and domestic politics swirling around Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: The View from the Field, 1992-1993Chapter 1: When the World "Invaded" CambodiaChapter 2: A Glimpse into the PastChapter 3: The Intricate Dance of GovernanceChapter 4: We Stared at Each Other and I Blinked Chapter 5: The Khmer Rouge Derail DemobilizationChapter 6: The Rocky Road to ElectionsChapter 7: A Vote for Peace?Part II: A UN Envoy in Phnom Penh, 1994-1997Chapter 8: Not Enough Actors for the PlayChapter 9: King Reigns but Does Not RuleChapter 10: A Mysterious Coup Attempt Chapter 11: Is There an Asian Model for Development?Chapter 12: A Puppet Prime Minister? Chapter 13: Toward a Climax Chapter 14: The Final Showdown EpilogueChronology Appendix 1: Deployment of UNTACAppendix 2: The Royal Government of Cambodia, November 1993...
