Personal Rule in Black Africa examines forms of political leadership rooted in personal power in postcolonial African states. Jackson and Rosberg identify ruler types ranging from princes, autocrats, prophets, to tyrants, and analyze how personal power shapes political structures, state stability, and governance patterns. This book highlights authoritarianism, despotism, political patronage, an…
E. A. Boateng's "A Political Geography of Africa" provides a comprehensive study of the political aspects of African geography. Boateng analyzes state formation, territorial boundaries, power patterns, ethnic diversity, colonialism, and the geopolitical dynamics that shaped modern Africa. Using a geographical and political approach, the book explains how physical conditions, history, and …
"Nationhood and the African Road to Socialism" is a collection of political essays by Léopold Sédar Senghor that examines the concepts of African socialism, nation-building, and postcolonial African cultural identity. Senghor emphasizes the importance of developing a model of socialism grounded in African values, traditions, and humanism. Through his ideas, the book provides in-depth insights…
This book examines the crucial transition period in world history following the end of World War II, when global leaders faced the enormous challenge of building peace and a new international order. Robert Dallek explores the political decisions, conflicts of interest, and the origins of tensions that fueled the Cold War. Through in-depth analysis of major figures such as Truman, Churchill, Sta…
Eze Ogueri II's book, "African Nationalism and Military Ascendancy," examines the development of African nationalism and the role of the military in the political dynamics of African countries after independence. The author explores the relationship between nationalist movements, political leadership, and the increasing dominance of the military in various African countries, particularly during…
Ali A. Mazrui and Michael Tidy's book, "Nationalism and New States in Africa," examines the development of African nationalism from approximately 1935 to the modern era. The authors outline the historical background of colonialism, the rise of nationalist movements, the struggle for independence, and the political dynamics of new states after independence. The book provides an in-depth analysis…
Paul Jabber's Not by War Alone examines the dynamics of security and arms control in the Middle East in the post-World War II era. Through analysis of politics, military strategy, and international relations, Jabber highlights how regional conflicts are influenced not only by military power, but also by diplomatic efforts, security agreements, and arms control mechanisms. The book describes the…
"New States in the Modern World," edited by Martin Kilson, is a collection of essays and lectures on the development of new states that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in Africa. Contributors discuss the political dynamics, governance challenges, national development, international relations, and ideological issues facing postcolonial states. This work provides an in-depth academic persp…
Edmond Jouve's book, L’Organisation de l’Unité Africaine, examines the history, structure, objectives, and political dynamics of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), a regional institution established in 1963 to promote unity, solidarity, and liberation among African nations. Jouve examines the OAU's role in conflict resolution, interstate relations, anti-colonial struggles, and its co…
This book examines the relationship between Palestine and the United Nations (UN), and how the Palestinian issue has evolved in international forums from the mandate period to the modern era. Hazem Zaki Nuseibeh outlines various UN resolutions, the positions of member states, the dynamics of diplomacy, and international efforts to find a solution to the Palestine–Israel conflict. The book pro…