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The general objective of this book is to examine the effect of Uganda´s foreign policy and its role in the Eastern DRC peace building process. Based on the above general objective, specific research objectives are developed as highlighted below; 1. To examine Uganda´s foreign policy from 1998-2003. 2. To identify strategies adopted by the Ugandan Government in the Eastern DRC peace building process. 3. To identify the various challenges faced by the Ugandan Government in the Eastern DRC peace building process.

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Tony Ssembatya, is an Ugandan born resident in Germany. He is currently following his Doctoral Studies in Global Peace and Security at the Leipzig University. His areas of specialisation are Foreign Policy, Women in Peace and Security. He is the founder of Kirabo Foundation in Uganda. www.kirabodoorsofhope.org and activist for Girl Child Education

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