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Routledge Handbook of the Horn of Africa

Routledge Handbook of the Horn of Africa

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The Routledge Handbook of the Horn of Africa provides a comprehensive survey of contemporary research on the region, covering topics such as authoritarianism, resistance, religion, politics, migration, economic integration, the military, and regimes and liberation. It investigates how political, economic, and security innovations have been implemented, including ethnic federalism, independence, and peoples movements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 746 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The Routledge Handbook of the Horn of Africa is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary research related to this region. Situated at the crossroads of the Sahel-Saharan strip and the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa is gaining increasing global significance due to its burgeoning population and strategic importance as the gateway to the Suez Canal. The handbook is organized into sections covering authoritarianism and resistance, religion and politics, migration, economic integration, the military, and regimes and liberation. Contributors offer up-to-date and authoritative insights into the region, considering contemporary strategic concerns.

The handbook delves into the ways in which political, economic, and security innovations have been implemented, often through violent means or negotiations. It explores the implementation of "ethnic federalism" in Ethiopia, the independence of Eritrea and South Sudan, the integration of traditional authorities into neo-patrimonial administrations, the establishment of Somalian Islamic Courts, the Sudanese Islamist regime, peoples movements, multilateral operations, and the construction of an architecture for regional peace and security.

Written in a clear and accessible style, this handbook is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and policy professionals interested in the contemporary politics of the Horn of Africa. It provides a deep understanding of the complex dynamics and challenges facing the region, offering valuable insights into its historical, social, and political landscapes.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138353992

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