Interview – William Brown
William Brown gives his views on the impact of the legacy of colonialism upon Africa, relations between the EU and Africa, and the relevance of IR to African studies.
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Women in UN Peacekeeping: Historical and Contemporary Patterns
As the inclusion of women among peacekeeping elements continues to expand, hopefully future research into the phenomenon will continue to emerge.
The Impact of White Supremacy on US Foreign Policy towards Africa
America’s failure to confront its racial history, specifically white supremacy, will prevent it from making the most appropriate decisions about aid or policy,
Trump’s Dark Geographical Imagination
Trump’s recent comments on Africa reflect the ‘white identity crisis’ that fuelled his campaign, it also exposes problematic western geopolitical imaginaries of Africa.
Now Recruiting: Africa/Global South Editors
Are you pursuing research in Africa Studies, the so-called Global South, or postcolonialism? If so, we invite you to help us improve our coverage of these areas.
Interview – William Schabas
Prof. William Schabas discusses his new book project, the ICC’s jurisdiction, its relationship with the United States and enthusiasm for international criminal justice.
Ethiopia and the South Sudanese Civil War
Should there be military interventions by South Sudan’s immediate neighbours and potentially even more distant states, it is unclear how an already multi-layered conflict would end.
African Diplomacy and the Development of Self-Awareness
African diplomacy has not only come of age, but brings something new of benefit to the continent and possibly to the wider world.
How to Unleash Farm Mechanisation in Africa and How to Tame it
Agricultural mechanisation has emerged as a priority on the African development agenda. It is a powerful, but double-edged sword, which must be used carefully.
China: When the Dragon Wakes
Napoleon said that the world should beware the sleeping dragon, lest it awake. In his day, China was not only asleep but lost in a time before modernity.
Open Access Book – Meditations on Diplomacy: Comparative Cases in Diplomatic Practice and Foreign Policy
This book, by Stephen Chan, explores via a range of examples, the challenges diplomacy faces today as actors seek to change history and undermine interests.
A Post/Decolonial Geography beyond ‘the Language of the Mouth’
Nurturing a political and ethical consciousness attuned to people and relationships is an approach useful for navigating the entangled histories of colonialism.
