Assessing Barack Obama’s Africa Policy

Suggestions for Him and African Leaders

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

This book contains critical analyses of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy instruments toward Africa and suggests how to continue, strengthen, and modify these policy instruments. The examination begins with the theme of policy continuity and change, followed by those on military intervention, competition and perceived threats, crisis management, politics, economic development, and social policy. Each chapter starts with an introduction of the policy instrument, provides an analysis of the instrument, and concludes with suggestions. This book presents the objectives for vibrant and lasting relations between Africa and the United States and the concrete measures to achieve them.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-12-16
Mått:153 x 230 x 26 mm
Vikt:540 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:374
Förlag:University Press of America
ISBN:9780761864103

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Abdul Karim Bangura is professor of research methodology and political science at Howard University. He is the author of 75 books and more than 600 scholarly articles. One of his recent books titled African Mathematics: From Bones to Computers (University Press of America, 2011) is the winner of the prestigious Cecil B. Curry Book Award for 2012. He has served as President and then United Nations Ambassador of the Association of Third World Studies.

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The book is a masterpiece. It is a relevant book for all African leaders and key stakeholders in US foreign policy. Scholars and students in the United States and all African countries will find this book very useful.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsPreface, Abdul Karim BanguraChapter 1: Continuity or Change in US Relations with Africa, Peter A. DumbuyaChapter 2: Race and the Great Expectations, Ivor Agyeman-DuahChapter 3: Visits to and Speeches in Egypt and Ghana, Jack MangalaChapter 4: War on Libya, J-P Afam IfediChapter 5: War on Somalia, Luqman M. AbdullahChapter 6: Uganda Intervention, Saba M. JallowChapter 7: Crisis in Côte d’Ivoire, Abdul Karim BanguraChapter 8: IBSA’s South-South Cooperation, Nichelle S. WilliamsChapter 9: Sanctions against Zimbabwe, Lydia Kakwera LevyChapter 10: Kenyan Politics, Benjamin Aciek MacharChapter 11: Nigerian Politics, Julius O. AdekunleChapter 12: Liberian Politics, George Klay Kieh, Jr.Chapter 13: Millennium Challenge Initiative in Senegal, Anta SaneChapter 14: Economic Aid, Saidat IloChapter 15: Women’s Justice and Empowerment Initiatives, Ifunanya C. NwokediChapter 16: African Education Initiative, Adjai RobinsonChapter 17: Pro-Gay Stance, Abdul Karim BanguraAbout the Authors