Negotiation case study 2
NEGOTIATIOM CASE STUDY II
Guiding question
What role did pre-negotiation play in this case study?
In the case study, the pre-negotiation lessened the war that existed in Namibia and this finally contributed to an
agreement that enabled Namibia to gain independence. It also managed to ensure that the total Cuba troop
withdrew from Angola enabling Namibia to have peace. Moreover. It enabled the military bases of the ANC
(Africa National Congress) to be closed. Therefore, with the pre-negotiation, the war that had persisted for so long
was able to be stopped and Namibia was able to find peace (Berridge, 1989, pp. 463-479).
What strategies can you identify here?
a. Development of a framework plan which enabled a transition of Namibia to independence. This plan
enabled negotiations to be developed and an agreement was made with the military troops being
eliminated which thus enabled Namibia to be free and gain independence.
b. Reagan administration approach – this approach involved the US reaffirming intelligent links, moderation
of public criticism and the affirmation of a closer relation between US and the south Africans as this
could make negotiations easier.
Pop quiz
1. What was the nature of the conflicts in south-western Africa at the beginning of 1988?
The conflict occurred in Zambia, Namibia and Angola. This conflict was between the People’s Liberation
Army of Namibia (PLAN) which is a section of armed group of South West African People’s Organization
(SWAPO) and the South African Defence Force (SADF). The conflict resulted to massive war on the continent of
Africa since the Second World War and it was closely connected with the civil war in Angola. The conflict
escalated due to the use of divide-and-rule tactics, social-economic deprivation together with increased inter and
intra-tribal tensions.
2. What were the reasons for the apparent 'ripeness' of the conflict for a settlement?
The conflict had lasted for long and several attempts by the international court of justice and United Nations
to solve the conflict did not bear any fruits. Therefore, there was need to settle the conflict. In addition to that,

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