{"product_id":"africas-international-relations-balancing-domestic-and-global-interests-9781626377370","title":"Africa's International Relations: Balancing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive and engaging, this timely introduction to \u003cem\u003eAfrica’s international relations\u003c\/em\u003e explores how power, interests, and ideas influence interactions both among the continent’s states and between African states and other actors in the global arena.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow has history shaped the international relations of African states and peoples? What role does identity play? How are foreign policies linked to domestic political dynamics, and especially to the pursuit of regime security? How are states grappling with the tensions between sovereignty and external pressures? These are among the questions answered as the authors address a wide range of ongoing and emerging challenges, all in historical and theoretical context. In addition, a case study at the end of each chapter illustrates key concepts and reflects an ongoing debate. The result is an ideal text for students, as well as an invaluable resource for researchers and policymakers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo explain Africa's international relations in one book is a daunting challenge, one that the authors have fully met.... I will certainly adopt this book as a required text for my classes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Understanding Africa's International Relations  \u003cb\u003ePart 1: Historical Context  \u003c\/b\u003e2.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFrom Kingdoms to States  3. Africa During the Cold War  \u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Pursuit of Freedom and Development  \u003c\/b\u003e4.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eForeign Aid and Economic Conditionality  5. External Pressures for Political Reform and Human Rights  6. The Elusive Goal of African Unity  \u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Challenges of Security\u003c\/b\u003e  7. The Regionalization of Conflict  8. Humanitarian Assistance and Peace Operations  9. The Politics of Migration  \u003cb\u003ePart 4: Engaging with External Actors\u003c\/b\u003e  10. Africa and the United States  11. Africa and Europe  12. Africa and the Emerging Powers  \u003cb\u003ePart 5: Conclusion  \u003c\/b\u003e13.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eInternational Relations and Domestic Politics Entwined.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041787674967,"sku":"9781626377370","price":32.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781626377370.jpg?v=1750951676","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/africas-international-relations-balancing-domestic-and-global-interests-9781626377370","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}