Review – International Responses to Mass Atrocities in Africa
Insightful case studies that support the authors’ concept of R2P³ make this book an indispensable read not only for academics, but everyone who deals with R2P.
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China: New Steps Forward in Africa
By understanding China’s approach as pragmatic, not altruistic, those working with China can come out with economic gains.
Review – Will Africa Feed China?
Drawing on a range of case studies, Brautigam delves into different aspects of China’s agricultural presence in Africa while also opening up avenues for further research.
Walking the Reflexive Talk
Semi-directive interviews are an innovative methodology that could apprehend the subjective and objective conditions of reflexivity understood as a social practice.
Linking Instrumentalist and Primordialist Theories of Ethnic Conflict
Extant explanations of ethnic conflict typically fall under two fundamental theories. Neither can independently explain ethnic conflicts satisfactorily.
When Partnership Creates the Magic to save Lives
Many of the health challenges that confront humanity transcend national borders, and require all countries to work together for the global public good.
Review – Eurafrica: The Untold History of European Integration and Colonialism
Although a bit light on analysis, Hansen and Jonsson succeed in showing perceptively how European integration and colonialism in Africa are related.
Is Natural Resource-Based Development Still Realistic for Africa?
In a world of low oil prices, local content can make petro-development more realistic for African oil and gas producers, not less.
Review – Boko Haram
This well-informed book explains the colonial legacy that shaped Boko Haram’s historical rise, what divides North and South Nigeria and Boko Haram’s impact on Africa.
Why The African Union Should Be Dismantled And Buried With Gaddafi
Sub-Saharan Africa should be allowed to reconstitute itself into a self-sustaining, organically integrated Unifederation that can address its predicament.
Postcard from Copenhagen: On Experts, Expert Opinion and Expertise
Expert opinion has been drawn upon to shape public opinion on all manner of issues; yet there are some important questions to raise about what passes for expertise.
