The New Pan-Africanism: Globalism and the Nation State in Africa

by Michael Amoah

Overview

Nationalism and the nation state, globalization and Pan-Africanism are leading international relations concepts which have a particular relevance for Africa as an emerging economic power. This book examines the concept of nationalism, the nationalist mind-set or 'psychology of nationalism' and the role of the nation state in an era of globalism and globalization. The 'new' Pan-Africanism is a growing force, spurred by economic growth and Africa's rising global significance and recent years have seen the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Michael Amoah here investigates concepts of nationalism and the nation state through case studies of eight countries and discusses the impact of globalism in African states where Pan-Africanism is an increasingly significant factor in both domestic politics and international relations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781838600495
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/13/2019
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.71(d)

About the Author

Michael Amoah is a Visiting Fellow at the Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa, Institute of Global Affairs, The London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the author of Nationalism, Globalization and Africa; A Decade
of Ghana and Reconstructing the Nation in Africa (I.B.Tauris).

Table of Contents

List of Maps vi

Preface vii

1 Introduction 1

2 Burkina Faso 26

3 Burundi 43

4 Central African Republic 73

5 Democratic Republic of the Congo 96

6 Libya 120

7 Mali 153

8 Rwanda 178

9 South Sudan 195

10 Conclusions 228

List of Acronyms 237

Notes 243

Bibliography 279

Index 298

Editorial Reviews

"Michael Amoah takes a dispassionate look at approaches to political problems adopted by African states, under the auspices of the African Union. His discussion of what he calls ‘the new pan-Africanism’ emphasises its pragmatic qualities - romantic notions of the first generation of African leaders have been largely set aside. He is particularly interested on how notions of the nation state relate to institutions of global governance, and the ways which sitting heads of state manipulate constitutions to remain in power. Where international pressures are applied by other African states, they are limited in scope, and are likely to be compromised by the fact that the heads of state of the countries involved are also doing all they can not to be removed from office. Amoah’s clearly written book is a good antidote for overblown claims about the emergence of African developmental states or a continent-wide ‘renaissance’. It is a timely and sobering read." - Tim Allen, Professor of Development Anthropology, London School of Economics

"The book sets a scene for an important discussion on a much needed alteration of political infrastructure of the African continent." - Thembisa Fakude, Al Jazeera Center for Studies

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