1. The document analyzes the efficacy of the African Union (AU) in peacemaking and peacekeeping efforts in Darfur and Western Sahara by evaluating them financially, politically, and socio-culturally. 2. In Darfur, the AU faces financial impediments like underfunding and understaffing as well as political impediments from the Sudanese government. Socio-cultural cleavages between ethnic groups also hamper peace efforts. 3. In Western Sahara, the AU struggles with financial issues and making political decisions that undermine its objectivity. A referendum on self-determination has also been continuously postponed due to socio-cultural issues around voter registration.

1. Making and Keeping the Peace: An Analysis of African Union Efficacy Nicholas Temple June 26, 2009 Committee: Earl Conteh-Morgan, Ph.D., Major Professor M. Scott Solomon, Ph.D. Abdelwahab Hechiche, Ph.D.

16. Darfur

26. Western Sahara

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