U.S. Security Cooperation with Africa: Political and Policy Challenges

ISBN-13: 9781138486515 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 210 str.

Robert J. Griffiths

Opis

Drawing on both primary and secondary sources and interviews with U.S. personnel, Robert Griffiths systematically traces the development of the U.S.-Africa security relationship, examines efforts to reconcile the security interests of actors with significantly different capabilities and priorities, and analyzes these developments in the context of international and regional security perspectives.

Recenzje

'The book is a well-written and timely reminder of the need for the United States to make a greater effort in the areas of diplomacy, development and human security in its security cooperation policy. The author acknowledges the accomplishments of AFRICOM in building military capacity but also incisively criticizes the unintended consequences.' - Dr. Stephen F. Burgess, Air War College, USA

Spis treści

Introduction  1. The State, Politics, and the African Security Landscape  2. An Overview of Africa’s Conflict Zones  3. American Engagement with Africa  4. The Establishment of AFRICOM  5. Africa’s Strategic Environment and the U.S. Global Posture  6. Conclusion: A New Approach to Security in Africa? Bibliography Index

O autorze

Robert J. Griffiths is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.