"It is an exceptionally well written, lucidly argued work with meticulous documentation, and it deserves a wide audience among both Africanists and students of international politics." Richard Dale, Conflict Quarterly
List of tables; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. The development of GDR relations with Africa in the pre-recognition period; 3. The GDR in Africa in the 1970s; 4. East German military/security involvement in Africa; 5. East German economic relations with Africa; 6. The GDR in Africa in the 1980s; 7. Conclusion; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.