African Foreign Policies: Selecting Signifiers to Explain Agency

This book explores African agency in foreign policy, focusing on domestic imperatives and theoretical narratives. It argues that the African experience carries valuable import for understanding foreign policy in general.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of African agency, spanning both the past and present, through the insightful perspectives of African writers on foreign policy. These writers, representing diverse geographies, languages, and state sizes, offer a profound exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of African foreign policy.

In the past, the study of African foreign policy has often been limited to its responses to external influences, overlooking the significant role of domestic factors and theoretical constructs. However, this groundbreaking work challenges that notion by examining how foreign policy has been shaped and employed in response to both external and predominantly domestic imperatives. It weaves a narrative that traces the evolution of individual and shifting foreign policy orientations, dating back to the era of independence, through the lenses of primarily African-based scholars who offer their unique theoretical frameworks for understanding foreign policy on the continent.

The book argues that the African experience holds immense value in expanding our understanding of foreign policy in general. By delving into the unique dynamics and complexities of the African context, it sheds light on the complexities and nuances that shape foreign policy decisions and strategies. This book appeals to scholars and students engaged in the fields of Foreign Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy Studies, African International Relations/Politics/Studies, Diplomacy, and more broadly, International Relations. It provides a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the complex interplay between African states, the global arena, and the broader dynamics of international relations.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032400266