United States Interests and Policies in Africa: Transition to a New Era

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Overview

Five African specialists examine Africa's five regions regarding changes in U.S.-Africa relations as a consequence of the demise of the global Cold War. The separate chapters review Africa's five regions, as well as provide prospects for U.S. relations with Africa in a climate without soviet strategic competition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312223885
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	06/02/2000
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	193
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Karl P. Magyar is Professor of National Security Affairs at Air Command and Staff College, Alabama.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Africa's Transitional Role in America's Post-Cold War Era Diplomacy--Karl P. Magyar
• The United States and North Africa: Sustained Strategic Interests--Mohamad Z. Yakan
• Post-Cold War Era West Africa: Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy--Earl Conteh-Morgan
• Central Africa: Initiatives Deferred--Raymond Copson
• U.S. Policy Towards East Africa: Crisis Response Amid Limited Interests--James E. Winkates
• Southern Africa: U.S. Relations in Transition--Karl P. Magyar
• Conclusion: Africa's Political and Strategic Marginalization--Karl P. Magyar

Editorial Reviews

...United States Interests and Policies in Africa is an excellent starting point for understanding the origins of modern American policymaking with regard to Africa. African Studies Quarterly

From the Publisher

An excellent starting point for understanding the origins of modern American policymaking with regard to Africa.

African Studies Quarterly