oday there is an emerging consensus among policymakers around the world that early action to keep regional disputes from exploding into full-scale wars saves lives and resources in the long run. By examining efforts at conflict prevention in two very different countries -- Burundi in central Africa and Macedonia in the South Balkan region of Europe -- this program explores what works and what doesn't in the evolving field of preventive diplomacy.

Featured Experts:

Ambassador Ljubica Acevska, Ambassador
Republic of Macedonia

President Jimmy Carter, U.S. President, 1977-81
Carter Center

Anatole Kanyenkiko, Prime Minister, 1994-1995
Burundi

John Marks, President
Search for Common Ground

Emmanuel Mpfayokurera, Member of Parliament
Burundi

Jean Luc Ndizeye, Communications Director
Buyoya government, Burundi

Ambassador Ahmedou Ould-abdallah, Executive Secretary
Global Coalition for Africa

Dr. Barnett Rubin, Director
Center for Preventive Action

Adrien Sibomana, Prime Minister, 1988-1993
Burundi

Produced: December 1, 1996
Running Time:29 minutes
Show Number: 1012

Price: $39
Internet Discount: $29