02805cam a2200421 i 450000100090000000300080000900500170001700600190003400700030005300800410005601000170009702000380011402000350015203500130018704000320020004100080023204200080024004300120024805000260026008200100028610000260029624501170032226400580043930000500049733600210054733700250056833800230059350400670061650506910068352007610137465000370213565000380217265100310221065100360224165100370227765100340231470000350234820489297BJBSDDR20260324124438.0a|||||r|||| 00| 0 ta180502s2018    couab   rb    001 0 eng c  a  2018016050  a9781626377370 (pbk. : alk. paper)  a1626377375 (pbk. : alk. paper)  a20489297  aIEN/DLCbengcIENerdadDLC  aeng  apcc  af------14a500 DT 31bW577a 201800a327.61 aWhitaker, Beth Elise 10aAfrica's international relations :bbalancing domestic & global interests /cBeth Elise Whitaker, John F. Clark. 1aBoulder, Colorado :bLynne Rienner Publishers,c2018.  axiv, 418 pages :billustrations, map ;c23 cm  atext2rdacontent  aunmediated2rdamedia  avolume2rdacarrier  aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 373-402) and index.0 aUnderstanding Africa's international relations -- Part I: Historical context -- From kingdoms to states -- Africa during the Cold War -- Part II: The pursuit of freedom and development -- Foreign aid and economic conditionality -- External pressures for political reform and human rights -- The elusive goal of African unity -- Part III: The challenges of security -- The regionalization of conflict -- Humanitarian assistance and peace operations -- The politics of migration -- Part IV: Engaging with external actors -- Africa and the United States -- Africa and Europe -- Africa and the emerging powers -- Part V: Conclusion -- International relations and domestic politics entwined.  aThis comprehensive introduction to Africa's international relations examines the dynamic interplay of power, identity, and interests both within the continent and in its interactions with the global community. It addresses key questions such as:
How history has shaped the international relations of African states and peoples
The influence of identity on foreign policy
The connection between domestic political dynamics and regime security
The balancing act between sovereignty and external pressures
Contextual challenges and emerging issues faced by the continent
Each chapter concludes with a case study designed to illustrate the main concepts and highlight ongoing debates, making it an excellent resource for students, researchers, and policymakers 0aSecurity, InternationalzAfrica. 4aSeguridad internacionalzÁfrica 0aAfricaxForeign relations. 4aAfrica xRelaciones exteriores  0aAfricaxPolitics and government. 4aAfricaxPolítica y gobierno1 aClark, John F. q(John Frank)