The International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa

by Ian Taylor

Overview

Examines Sub-Saharan Africa's relations with states such as the US, India, China, the EU, and Britain as well as with non-state actors. This book provides a critical appraisal of the ways in which peace, prosperity, and democracy are being advanced (or restricted) by the activities of the great powers in Africa, including non-state actors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826434906
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/01/2010
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Ian Taylor is professor of international relations at the University of st Andrews and the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Formerly of the University of Botswana, he has taught African politics for many years and has conducted research in and/or visited 31 African countries. He is the author of many works, including"The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development "(Routledge); "China and Africa: Engagement and Compromise" (Routledge). He has writtennumerous articles on African politics." "

Table of Contents

Introduction: Africa's International Relations1. The Times They Are(N't) A-Changing: American Policies in Africa 2. Of Spin and Mirrors: Britain and New Labour's Policies Towards Africa3. Effronterie Magnifique: Between La Rupture and Realpolitik in Franco-African Relations4. Back to the Future? The Rising Chinese Relationship with Africa 5. Hands Across the Water: Indian Engagement in Africa6. The Empire(S) Strike Back? The European Union and Africa7. Why do we Need Political Scientists? Africa and the International Financial Institutions8. Oil and its Impact on Africa's International RelationsBibliographyIndex

Editorial Reviews

'Taylor's book may lack a little nuance and cheer, it more than compensates with rich and learned historical contextualisation and trenchant realism and clarity.'--Sanford Lakoff

Taylor's information and assessments concerning the Africa policies of external powers are well marshalled and worth reading.

--Sanford Lakoff

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