Africa's international relations : balancing domestic & global interests /
Beth Elise Whitaker, John F. Clark.
- xiii, 418 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
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.
978162637370 9781626377370 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2018016050
Security, International--Africa.
Africa--Foreign relations. Africa--Politics and government.