Publication

In the aftermath of three years of protracted political crisis and precipitous economic decline, this report examines the prospects for nonviolent change and societal reconstruction in Zimbabwe. The authors address the obstacles to change and consider the roles of key domestic actors, their strategies and interests in a new Zimbabwe, assessing mechanisms for change and potential outcomes. In conclusion, the report argues that international mediation must be coupled with forms of domestic pressure if a transitional authority - the preferred peaceful option - is to be attained.