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Africa's international relations : balancing domestic & global interests / Beth Elise Whitaker, John F. Clark.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publisher: Boulder, Colorado : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2018Description: xiv, 418 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781626377349
  • 9781626377370
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 327.6 23
LOC classification:
  • DT31 .W45 2018
Contents:
Understanding Africa's international relations -- Part I: Historical context -- From kingdoms to states -- Africa during the Cold War -- Part II: The pursuit of freedom and development -- Foreign aid and economic conditionality -- External pressures for political reform and human rights -- The elusive goal of African unity -- Part III: The challenges of security -- The regionalization of conflict -- Humanitarian assistance and peace operations -- The politics of migration -- Part IV: Engaging with external actors -- Africa and the United States -- Africa and Europe -- Africa and the emerging powers -- Part V: Conclusion -- International relations and domestic politics entwined.
Summary: This comprehensive introduction to Africa's international relations examines the dynamic interplay of power, identity, and interests both within the continent and in its interactions with the global community. It addresses key questions such as: How history has shaped the international relations of African states and peoples The influence of identity on foreign policy The connection between domestic political dynamics and regime security The balancing act between sovereignty and external pressures Contextual challenges and emerging issues faced by the continent Each chapter concludes with a case study designed to illustrate the main concepts and highlight ongoing debates, making it an excellent resource for students, researchers, and policymakers
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Automatización y Procesos Técnicos Automatización y Procesos Técnicos (1er. Piso) DT31 .W45 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000193697

Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-402) and index.

Understanding Africa's international relations -- Part I: Historical context -- From kingdoms to states -- Africa during the Cold War -- Part II: The pursuit of freedom and development -- Foreign aid and economic conditionality -- External pressures for political reform and human rights -- The elusive goal of African unity -- Part III: The challenges of security -- The regionalization of conflict -- Humanitarian assistance and peace operations -- The politics of migration -- Part IV: Engaging with external actors -- Africa and the United States -- Africa and Europe -- Africa and the emerging powers -- Part V: Conclusion -- International relations and domestic politics entwined.

This comprehensive introduction to Africa's international relations examines the dynamic interplay of power, identity, and interests both within the continent and in its interactions with the global community. It addresses key questions such as:

How history has shaped the international relations of African states and peoples

The influence of identity on foreign policy

The connection between domestic political dynamics and regime security

The balancing act between sovereignty and external pressures

Contextual challenges and emerging issues faced by the continent

Each chapter concludes with a case study designed to illustrate the main concepts and highlight ongoing debates, making it an excellent resource for students, researchers, and policymakers

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