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This title analyzes the attempts by Chile and Uruguay to resolve the human rights violations conflicts inherited from military dictatorships. It is part of a series which concentrates on the study of the democratization processes that accompanied the decline and termination of the Cold War.

The article looks at the contributions of international actors to democratisation processes & reflects on the Arab world in a comparative light. It is argued that international actors can play a supportive role & that a global/regional climate or zeitgeist favouring democratisation can be a powerful stimulus for change. However, there are no "recipes" for success: interventions, ranging from sanctions to quiet diplomacy, are fraught with pitfalls & success often depends on the qualities of leadership, fortune, & other unpredictable factors. The Arab world presents special & particularly intractable challenges, due to the structure of the economies, the durability of authoritarian traditions, the problem posed by disloyal oppositions, & the absence of a favourable regional context. Adapted from the source document.

Examines domestic and international politics of human rights under democratic rule, focusing on policies designed to confront the country's human rights situation, 1985-98; Brazil. Summary in English p. 232.