The book "The United States of Africa" is a collection of political thoughts by Guinean President Ahmed Sékou Touré on the unity of the African continent. In this work, he outlines a vision for the formation of a unified African nation-state as a path to true independence, solidarity, and development. The book discusses the concept of African political, economic, and social integration,…
This book examines the dynamics of relations between the United States and African countries during the Cold War. Edward W. Chester analyzes America's strategic, political, and economic interests in Africa, and how US foreign policy shaped African political developments. This work evaluates global conflicts of interest, the influence of great powers, and the responses of African countries to in…
"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…
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…
Norman Podhoretz's book, World War IV, argues that the world is currently in the midst of a fourth major war, following World Wars I, II, and the Cold War. Podhoretz describes the global conflict against "Islamofascism" as an ideological threat that combines religious extremism and totalitarian political ambitions. He examines U.S. foreign policy after the September 11, 2001, attacks, analyzing…
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an official publication issued by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Hanoi, intended to introduce Vietnam’s political system, historical development, economic achievements, social policies, and cultural identity after the country’s reunification. Produced in 1990, the book provides a concise overview of the organizational structure of the socialis…
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…
Area Handbook for North Vietnam is part of a series produced for the U.S. Department of Defense to provide comprehensive, research-based background information on countries of strategic interest. Completed in December 1966 and published in June 1967, the handbook offers a detailed analysis of North Vietnam’s geography, society, culture, government, economy, and military structure during the h…
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…