Publisher's Synopsis
African Politics: Critical and Primary Sources, Volume 4 covers the final two sections, "Conflict and Security in Africa" and "African International Relations." Political violence has been a pronounced feature of post-colonial life across the continent, ranging from small insurgencies to horrific genocide. As such, there is a rich body of literature that engages with the purported causes of conflict, and applies it to cases from across the continent. This section includes some of the most important readings regarding causal arguments about African conflicts; theoretical debates about war, peace and conflict-resolution across the continent; and recent interventions regarding human and environmental security in Africa.
"African International Relations" provides key readings regarding African international relations. Scholars of African politics have challenged the frequent perception of African states as passive recipients of foreign interventions, from colonialism to humanitarian aid. Drawn from scholars and practitioners, these readings provide insights into the considerable agency Africans and African states have within the international realm, covering both intra-African relations (including regional integration and collective action within the African Union and its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity) and external bilateral relations (including African interactions with former colonial powers, global superpowers, NGOs and international organizations).
