Julia Gallagher is Lecturer in International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Britain and Africa under Blair: In pursuit of the Good State (2011) is a rich and perspicacious analysis of the weight of Prime Minister Tony Blair's presence in Africa during his premiership."The book should make a good read for anybody interested in apprehending the color of British politics in contemporary Africa, ethical leadership and international relations, which are vital in the age of globalization and human side of politics.""A fascinating study of Britain's Africa policy during Tony Blair's tenure as prime minister."".....a distinctively novel interpretation of how personal and state values, ideals, and interests interacted in the conduct of New Labour's foreign policy toward Africa, particularly Sierra Leone and Nigeria.""It sets a high standard and should inspire others to employ similarly imaginative approaches to old subjects. The book is highly recommended for academic and professional audiences concerned with foreign policy, African studies, and ethics in international affairs."

• List of abbreviationsPreface1. New Labour: doing good in Africa2. Ideas of the good and the political3. How the British found utopia in Africa4. The good, the bad and the ambiguous5. Healing the scar?6. Idealisation in Africa7. The good state8. ConclusionBibliographyIndex

Julia Gallagher is Lecturer in International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Britain and Africa under Blair: In pursuit of the Good State (2011) is a rich and perspicacious analysis of the weight of Prime Minister Tony Blair's presence in Africa during his premiership."The book should make a good read for anybody interested in apprehending the color of British politics in contemporary Africa, ethical leadership and international relations, which are vital in the age of globalization and human side of politics.""A fascinating study of Britain's Africa policy during Tony Blair's tenure as prime minister."".....a distinctively novel interpretation of how personal and state values, ideals, and interests interacted in the conduct of New Labour's foreign policy toward Africa, particularly Sierra Leone and Nigeria.""It sets a high standard and should inspire others to employ similarly imaginative approaches to old subjects. The book is highly recommended for academic and professional audiences concerned with foreign policy, African studies, and ethics in international affairs."

• List of abbreviationsPreface1. New Labour: doing good in Africa2. Ideas of the good and the political3. How the British found utopia in Africa4. The good, the bad and the ambiguous5. Healing the scar?6. Idealisation in Africa7. The good state8. ConclusionBibliographyIndex

Julia Gallagher is Lecturer in International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Britain and Africa under Blair: In pursuit of the Good State (2011) is a rich and perspicacious analysis of the weight of Prime Minister Tony Blair's presence in Africa during his premiership."The book should make a good read for anybody interested in apprehending the color of British politics in contemporary Africa, ethical leadership and international relations, which are vital in the age of globalization and human side of politics.""A fascinating study of Britain's Africa policy during Tony Blair's tenure as prime minister."".....a distinctively novel interpretation of how personal and state values, ideals, and interests interacted in the conduct of New Labour's foreign policy toward Africa, particularly Sierra Leone and Nigeria.""It sets a high standard and should inspire others to employ similarly imaginative approaches to old subjects. The book is highly recommended for academic and professional audiences concerned with foreign policy, African studies, and ethics in international affairs."

• List of abbreviationsPreface1. New Labour: doing good in Africa2. Ideas of the good and the political3. How the British found utopia in Africa4. The good, the bad and the ambiguous5. Healing the scar?6. Idealisation in Africa7. The good state8. ConclusionBibliographyIndex