"Africa and the West" is a collection of academic writings edited by Michael A. Samuels, examining the dynamics of political, economic, and strategic relations between African countries and the Western world. Published as part of the Westview Special Studies on Africa, this book explores the role of Western powers in the development of African countries, the impact of colonialism and postcoloni…
George B. N. Ayittey's Africa Unchained examines the underlying causes of economic and political stagnation in Africa and offers a blueprint for a brighter future. Ayittey highlights the failure of postcolonial governance, corruption, and ineffective economic policies as key obstacles to development. The book advocates a return to traditional African values, the strengthening of institutions, f…
This book examines the political, social, and economic dynamics of Africa during the first three decades after the great wave of African independence. Philippe Decraene outlines the challenges of nation-state formation, internal conflicts, economic development, and international relations of newly independent African states. Using an analytical style, this book provides a comprehensive overview…
The Foreign Policies of African States, edited by Olajide Aluko, is a collection of scholarly studies on the dynamics of African countries' foreign policies after independence. The contributors discuss the internal and external factors that shaped the foreign policies of various countries on the continent, including the influence of colonialism, regional interests, Africa's relations with great…
The People's Cause: A History of Guerrillas in Africa, written by Basil Davidson, chronicles the history of guerrilla struggles in various regions of Africa during the 20th century. Using a political and social history approach, Davidson describes how local groups of fighters resisted European colonialism and oppressive regimes, and how guerrilla strategies became a crucial part of the formatio…
African Socialism is a collection of writings that examines the emergence of the concept of African-style socialism in the early years of African independence. Edited by William H. Friedland and Carl G. Rosberg, Jr., this book explores how African leaders such as Nyerere, Senghor, and Nkrumah combined traditional values, communal social structures, and modern aspirations to develop political id…
This book examines the dynamics of African countries' foreign policies since the post-independence period. Dr. S. C. Saxena examines how economic, political, and military dependence on great powers shaped the diplomatic orientation of various African states. In addition to examining patterns of confrontation and cooperation, the book also highlights internal and external factors that influenced…
African Diplomacy is a collection of academic studies examining the determinants of African countries' foreign policies in the post-independence era. Edited by Vernon McKay, this book highlights the dynamics of diplomacy, the influence of colonialism, regional interests, and Africa's position in global politics. Each essay explores how African countries formulated foreign policies based on dome…
This book explains the concept of "sovereignty as responsibility," the view that state sovereignty is not only a right but also an obligation to protect its people. The authors analyze various conflicts in post-1960 Africa, explain state failures to prevent internal violence, and offer a framework for regional and international engagement in conflict resolution. This book is an important refere…
African International Relations is a comprehensive study of the international relations of African countries since independence in the 1960s. This book examines political dynamics, economic conditions, diplomatic relations, and development challenges in African countries within the context of the international system. The authors highlight the role of great powers, economic interdependence, dev…