The Strategy to End the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

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Meticulously researched and closely argued, Jonathan R. Beloff's impeccably written and often poignant analysis of how the Genocide ended brings a unique perspective to bear upon this most tragic of episodes in world history. Utilizing the principles of strategic theory, this fascinating study assesses the origins and course of the Genocide, free from moralizing and histrionics, to recover an incisive understanding of events. -- M. L. R. Smith, Australian War College Beloff offers a sensitive contribution to the polarized field of contemporary Rwandan history, applying careful insight into the curiously overlooked yet critical issue of the civil war. Based on the testimonies of frontline actors, The Strategy to End the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is a fascinating read for scholars of African military history and security studies. -- Caroline Williamson Sinalo, University College Cork, Ireland While a lot has been written on the genocide, Jonathan R. Beloff's book sheds new light on what happened in the capital of Kigali during those one hundred days in 1994. Using a series of interviews with the veterans who witnessed the battle, many of whom had never spoken on this topic before, Beloff shows how the RPA fought and defeated the government-supported genocidaires in the city. His meticulous approach, describing the situation practically day-by-day, brings out many long-ignored historical intricacies, which deserve our attention, as they directly determined how the Genocide took place. -- John Burton Kegel, Leiden University