Africa in World Politics

"This book will serve as the starting point for those seeking a comprehensive and topical guide to the most critical developments on the continent. The contributions are up-to-date, extensively researched, and written by pre-eminent scholars. This edition has been carefully updated and covers emerging themes such as the AIDS crisis, the impact of the war on terrorism, and China's markedly increased role on the continent. It will be welcomed by students of African international relations and politics." --Terrence Lyons, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University "The fourth edition of "Africa in World Politics: Reforming Political Order" is the latest iteration of a highly successful book that has chronicled major issues on the continent. This volume features a notable set of scholars and practitioners who examine some of the most important issues facing Africa, including democratization, globalization, AIDs, and terrorism. The authors draw attention to the recent good news from Africa but realistically account for the many challenges that remain. "Africa in World Politics" is a fitting tribute to Don Rothchild, reflecting his deep and broad interests in Africa." --Jeffrey Herbst, Miami University "This fourth edition highlights anew the complexities of African international affairs. A worthy tribute to its co-editor, the late Donald Rothchild, the volume's chapters, crafted by eminent and experienced authorities, explore every strata of influence and change in contemporary Africa's engagement with the world. It offers insights on the post Cold War dynamics of state building, democracy, conflict, alliances and terrorism as shaped by domestic groups, national and foreign governments, NGOs, and intergovernmental agencies ranging from the AU and NEPAD to the World Bank and the UN. No important question is unaddressed." --Raymond F. Hopkins, Swarthmore College "The nuanced and balanced approach of this collection of essays provide

John W. Harbeson is professor of political science in the Graduate School and at City College of the City University of New York. The late Donald Rothchild was professor of political science at the University of California at Davis until his passing in January 2007.

Part 1: Introduction * 1. Intimations of an African Renaissance, New Gains, Long Term ChallengesJohn W. Harbeson, City University of New York Part 2: Historical Parameters * 2. The Heritage of ColonialismCrawford Young, University of Wisconsin-Madison * 3. Africa and the World Political Economy: Still Caught Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceThomas M. Callaghy, University of Pennsylvania * 4. Africa and Other Civilizations: Conquest and Counter ConquestAli A. Mazrui, SUNY Binghamton Part 3: Africa's States and State Systems: Reinvention and Reconstruction * 5. Democratization and Africas Weak StatesJohn W. Harbeson, City University of New York * 6. The AIDS Crisis: International Relations and GovernanceAlan Whiteside, University of Kwa Zulu-NatalAnokhi Parikh, Overseas Development Institute * 7. In Pursuit of Authority: Civil Society and Rights Based on DiscoursesAili Mari Tripp, University of Wisconsin-Madison * 8. The Privatization of Africas International RelationsWilliam Reno, Northwestern University * 9. Inter-African Negotiations and Reforming Political OrderI. William Zartman, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies Part 4: Global Involvement in Africa: Parameters of Commitment, Obligation, Capability, and Responsibility * 10. U.S. Role in Promoting Peaceful African RelationsDonald Rothchild, University of California, Davis * 11. Chinas Engagement in Africa: Scope, Significance, and ConsequencesDenis M. Tull * 12. Euro-African Relations in the Age of MaturityGilbert M. Khadiagala, University of the Witwatersrand * 13. The War on Terrorism in AfricaPrinceton N. Lyman, Council on Foreign Relations * 14. Reconciling Sovereignty with ResponsibilityFrancis M. Deng, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies