B. W. Hodder's book, Africa Today, is a concise introduction to the political, social, and economic affairs of modern Africa. Hodder explains the major changes that have occurred in various African countries since the colonial era, including political dynamics, economic development, societal structures, and the challenges facing the continent. This book is intended for both general readers and …
This book is a comprehensive research report on political developments in African countries after independence in the 20th century. Compiled by Keesing's Research Report, the book presents a summary of political events, changes in government, political party dynamics, internal conflicts, and the formation of state institutions in various African regions. Using an analytical and factual approach…
Legerdemain explores a hidden chapter of Cold War history involving Morocco’s struggle for independence and the covert operations conducted by the United States. Through detailed research, James J. Heaphy reveals President Eisenhower’s secret plan to influence events in North Africa, the role of nuclear deterrence strategies, and the intelligence operations that unfolded beyond the knowledg…
This book analyzes the emergence of new leaders in East Africa in the post-Cold War era and evaluates whether they brought democratization or simply reshaped state structures with new models of power. Marina Ottaway assesses the political changes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Eritrea, and Rwanda, as well as the dynamics of the relationship between the state, the military, and civil society. With a stron…
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to political systems on the African continent after decolonization. Leslie Rubin and Brian Weinstein discuss the governance structures of African states, power dynamics, the development of modern political systems, and contemporary challenges such as militarism, national development, and regional integration. Using a comparative approach, the book…
L’Afrique déboussolée is a work of investigative journalism that depicts the political, social, and economic conditions of African countries in the post-colonial era. Christian Casteran and Jean-Pierre Langellier explore the various crises—from power struggles, corruption, coups, and ethnic conflicts—that shaped the dynamics of the African continent in the mid-20th century. The book …
Bernard Brodie's War and Politics is a classic study of the relationship between war and state policy. Brodie, a pioneer of nuclear strategy theory, examines how states use military power as a political instrument and how war shapes strategic decisions in international relations. The book evaluates the development of modern military theory, United States defense policy, and the strategic challe…
This book examines the political dynamics of African state borders after independence. Saadia Touval explores how colonial borderlines influenced political stability, interstate relations, territorial disputes, and nation-building processes. Her analysis highlights the role of regional organizations and how African states responded to geopolitical challenges in fostering regional stability.
William Tordoff's book, "Government and Politics in Africa," presents a comprehensive analysis of political developments in Africa since independence. Tordoff discusses government structures, political party dynamics, the military in politics, bureaucracy, national leadership, and issues of ethnicity and economic development. The book provides a strong conceptual approach and empirical examples…
The second edition of Introduction to African Politics: A Continental Approach by Leslie Rubin and Brian Weinstein provides a comprehensive overview of politics on the African continent. The book covers post-independence political developments, the dynamics of African states, models of governance, internal conflicts, nationalism, and the social and economic challenges that influence political p…