Tim Murithi is a Research Fellow with the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town and the Head of the Justice and Reconciliation in Africa Programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in Cape Town, South Africa. He is author of The African Union: Pan-Africanism, Peacebuilding and Development published by Ashgate, and The Ethics of Peacebuilding published by Edinburgh University Press.

`Dr Tim Murithi’s seminal Handbook of Africa’s International Relations brings together an impressive collection of leading Africanists to critically engage with the changing nature, dynamics and complexity of Africa’s International Relations at the dawn of the 21st Century. Definitely, the most authoritative and wide ranging overview of interpretations of Africa’s International Relations by indigenous Africans and Africanists. This is an impressive and informative critical outline of conceptual, thematic issues and relevant case studies pertinent to the understanding of contemporary Africa. A highly recommended book and a must read by all students and practitioners of Africa’s International Relations. 'Professor David J. Francis. Research Chair of African Peace & Conflict Studies, University of Bradford.`This is a brilliant collection on a truly complex subject. Indeed, a concise voice on African International Relations is long overdue. This new book sets the pace and will shape the nature of discourse on African International Relations.' Dr 'Funmi Olonisakin, Director, African Leadership Centre, and Associate Professor at the King's College, University of London.`The Handbook on African International Relations is a rare collection of essays devoted to a subject that has yet to receive such comprehensive scholarly treatment. Tim Murithi has assembled a multidisciplinary group of young scholars from all over the world to lend fresh perspectives on African international relations. The chapters are rich, diverse, and comprehensive. The book should contribute toward returning Africa to mainstream international relations.’Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Jan Smuts Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.'In conclusion, this is a strong and up-to-date book on Africa’s international politics. Students and scholars will find it an accessible reference. Murithi should be commended for his inclusion of authors from inside and outside Africa.'Grant Dawson, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China

• Proposed Contents:Introduction1. The Evolution of Africa’s International RelationsPart 1 Theories and Historical Evolution2. Pan-Africanism and the International System3. Africa’s Continental and Regional Integration4. The Impact of Globalisation on AfricaPart 2 Institutional Developments5. The African Union and its International Role6. The African Peace and Security Architecture7. The AU New Partnership for Africa’s Development8. Africa’s Regional Economic Communities: Building Blocks for Continental Integration?Part 3 Issues and Policy Areas9. The AU Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance10. The AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Policy Framework11. The AU Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality12. The AU and the Treaty of Pelindaba: Is Africa a Nuclear-free Zone?13. Africa and International Trade Policy: Contesting the World Trade Organisation and Economic Partnership Agreements 14. The US African Growth and Opportunity Act: The Challenges of ImplementationPart 4 The Global Governance and Africa15. African Diplomacy at the United Nations: The Challenge of Security Council Reform16. Africa’s Contribution to International Peace Operations: Situating the Responsibility to Protect17. Africa and the International Criminal Court 18. Africa, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons19. Africa and the International Climate Change Debate20. Africa and the Global Trade in Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons21. Africa and the UN Peacebuilding Commission22. Africa and the UN Ten-Year Capacity Building Programme23. Africa and the Bretton Woods Institutions: The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund24. Africa and Official Development Assistance25. Africa and Foreign Direct Investment26. Africa and Terrorism27. Africa and Trans-national Organized Crime28. Africa and Private Military CompaniesPart 5 Africa and International Partnerships30. Africa and the European Union: An Assessment of the EU-Africa Joint Strategy31. Africa and China32. Africa and the US AFRICOM33. Africa and India 34. Africa and Japan: TICAD and Beyond35. Africa and Latin AmericaConclusion

Tim Murithi is a Research Fellow with the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town and the Head of the Justice and Reconciliation in Africa Programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in Cape Town, South Africa. He is author of The African Union: Pan-Africanism, Peacebuilding and Development published by Ashgate, and The Ethics of Peacebuilding published by Edinburgh University Press.

`Dr Tim Murithi’s seminal Handbook of Africa’s International Relations brings together an impressive collection of leading Africanists to critically engage with the changing nature, dynamics and complexity of Africa’s International Relations at the dawn of the 21st Century. Definitely, the most authoritative and wide ranging overview of interpretations of Africa’s International Relations by indigenous Africans and Africanists. This is an impressive and informative critical outline of conceptual, thematic issues and relevant case studies pertinent to the understanding of contemporary Africa. A highly recommended book and a must read by all students and practitioners of Africa’s International Relations. 'Professor David J. Francis. Research Chair of African Peace & Conflict Studies, University of Bradford.`This is a brilliant collection on a truly complex subject. Indeed, a concise voice on African International Relations is long overdue. This new book sets the pace and will shape the nature of discourse on African International Relations.' Dr 'Funmi Olonisakin, Director, African Leadership Centre, and Associate Professor at the King's College, University of London.`The Handbook on African International Relations is a rare collection of essays devoted to a subject that has yet to receive such comprehensive scholarly treatment. Tim Murithi has assembled a multidisciplinary group of young scholars from all over the world to lend fresh perspectives on African international relations. The chapters are rich, diverse, and comprehensive. The book should contribute toward returning Africa to mainstream international relations.’Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Jan Smuts Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.'In conclusion, this is a strong and up-to-date book on Africa’s international politics. Students and scholars will find it an accessible reference. Murithi should be commended for his inclusion of authors from inside and outside Africa.'Grant Dawson, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China

• Proposed Contents:Introduction1. The Evolution of Africa’s International RelationsPart 1 Theories and Historical Evolution2. Pan-Africanism and the International System3. Africa’s Continental and Regional Integration4. The Impact of Globalisation on AfricaPart 2 Institutional Developments5. The African Union and its International Role6. The African Peace and Security Architecture7. The AU New Partnership for Africa’s Development8. Africa’s Regional Economic Communities: Building Blocks for Continental Integration?Part 3 Issues and Policy Areas9. The AU Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance10. The AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Policy Framework11. The AU Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality12. The AU and the Treaty of Pelindaba: Is Africa a Nuclear-free Zone?13. Africa and International Trade Policy: Contesting the World Trade Organisation and Economic Partnership Agreements 14. The US African Growth and Opportunity Act: The Challenges of ImplementationPart 4 The Global Governance and Africa15. African Diplomacy at the United Nations: The Challenge of Security Council Reform16. Africa’s Contribution to International Peace Operations: Situating the Responsibility to Protect17. Africa and the International Criminal Court 18. Africa, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons19. Africa and the International Climate Change Debate20. Africa and the Global Trade in Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons21. Africa and the UN Peacebuilding Commission22. Africa and the UN Ten-Year Capacity Building Programme23. Africa and the Bretton Woods Institutions: The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund24. Africa and Official Development Assistance25. Africa and Foreign Direct Investment26. Africa and Terrorism27. Africa and Trans-national Organized Crime28. Africa and Private Military CompaniesPart 5 Africa and International Partnerships30. Africa and the European Union: An Assessment of the EU-Africa Joint Strategy31. Africa and China32. Africa and the US AFRICOM33. Africa and India 34. Africa and Japan: TICAD and Beyond35. Africa and Latin AmericaConclusion

Tim Murithi is a Research Fellow with the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town and the Head of the Justice and Reconciliation in Africa Programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in Cape Town, South Africa. He is author of The African Union: Pan-Africanism, Peacebuilding and Development published by Ashgate, and The Ethics of Peacebuilding published by Edinburgh University Press.

`Dr Tim Murithi’s seminal Handbook of Africa’s International Relations brings together an impressive collection of leading Africanists to critically engage with the changing nature, dynamics and complexity of Africa’s International Relations at the dawn of the 21st Century. Definitely, the most authoritative and wide ranging overview of interpretations of Africa’s International Relations by indigenous Africans and Africanists. This is an impressive and informative critical outline of conceptual, thematic issues and relevant case studies pertinent to the understanding of contemporary Africa. A highly recommended book and a must read by all students and practitioners of Africa’s International Relations. 'Professor David J. Francis. Research Chair of African Peace & Conflict Studies, University of Bradford.`This is a brilliant collection on a truly complex subject. Indeed, a concise voice on African International Relations is long overdue. This new book sets the pace and will shape the nature of discourse on African International Relations.' Dr 'Funmi Olonisakin, Director, African Leadership Centre, and Associate Professor at the King's College, University of London.`The Handbook on African International Relations is a rare collection of essays devoted to a subject that has yet to receive such comprehensive scholarly treatment. Tim Murithi has assembled a multidisciplinary group of young scholars from all over the world to lend fresh perspectives on African international relations. The chapters are rich, diverse, and comprehensive. The book should contribute toward returning Africa to mainstream international relations.’Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Jan Smuts Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.'In conclusion, this is a strong and up-to-date book on Africa’s international politics. Students and scholars will find it an accessible reference. Murithi should be commended for his inclusion of authors from inside and outside Africa.'Grant Dawson, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China

• Proposed Contents:Introduction1. The Evolution of Africa’s International RelationsPart 1 Theories and Historical Evolution2. Pan-Africanism and the International System3. Africa’s Continental and Regional Integration4. The Impact of Globalisation on AfricaPart 2 Institutional Developments5. The African Union and its International Role6. The African Peace and Security Architecture7. The AU New Partnership for Africa’s Development8. Africa’s Regional Economic Communities: Building Blocks for Continental Integration?Part 3 Issues and Policy Areas9. The AU Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance10. The AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Policy Framework11. The AU Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality12. The AU and the Treaty of Pelindaba: Is Africa a Nuclear-free Zone?13. Africa and International Trade Policy: Contesting the World Trade Organisation and Economic Partnership Agreements 14. The US African Growth and Opportunity Act: The Challenges of ImplementationPart 4 The Global Governance and Africa15. African Diplomacy at the United Nations: The Challenge of Security Council Reform16. Africa’s Contribution to International Peace Operations: Situating the Responsibility to Protect17. Africa and the International Criminal Court 18. Africa, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons19. Africa and the International Climate Change Debate20. Africa and the Global Trade in Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons21. Africa and the UN Peacebuilding Commission22. Africa and the UN Ten-Year Capacity Building Programme23. Africa and the Bretton Woods Institutions: The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund24. Africa and Official Development Assistance25. Africa and Foreign Direct Investment26. Africa and Terrorism27. Africa and Trans-national Organized Crime28. Africa and Private Military CompaniesPart 5 Africa and International Partnerships30. Africa and the European Union: An Assessment of the EU-Africa Joint Strategy31. Africa and China32. Africa and the US AFRICOM33. Africa and India 34. Africa and Japan: TICAD and Beyond35. Africa and Latin AmericaConclusion