US Foreign Policy and the End of the Cold War in Africa: A Bridge between Global Conflict and the New World Order, 1988-1994

This book explores how the end of the Cold War in Africa impacted post-Cold War US foreign policy in the continent. It reveals that the Cold War in Africa ended in 1988, preceding the fall of the Berlin Wall, and that some of the most controversial and inconsistent episodes of post-Cold War US foreign policy in Africa have been rooted in the unique process whereby American rivalry with the USSR found its end in the continent. It challenges the traditional narrative and provides new insights into the shaping of US foreign policy during the 'unipolar moment'.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The end of the Cold War in Africa and its impact on post-Cold War US foreign policy in the continent is a complex and multifaceted topic that requires careful examination. While the fall of the Berlin Wall is widely regarded as the symbolic end of the Cold War, it is important to recognize that the Cold War was a global conflict that had far-reaching consequences across different regions of the world. This book seeks to explore one of the most neglected extra-European battlegrounds, the African continent, and examine how American foreign policy developed in this region between the late 1980s and the early 1990s.

Drawing on a wide range of recently disclosed documents, the book demonstrates that the Cold War in Africa ended in 1988, preceding the fall of the Berlin Wall. It also reveals how, since then, some of the most controversial and inconsistent episodes of post-Cold War US foreign policy in Africa have been deeply rooted in the unique process whereby American rivalry with the USSR found its end in the continent.

The book challenges the traditional narrative by presenting an original perspective on the study of the end of the Cold War and provides new insights into the shaping of US foreign policy during the so-called 'unipolar moment.' This book will be of much interest to students of Cold War history, US foreign policy, African politics, and international relations.

In conclusion, the end of the Cold War in Africa and its impact on post-Cold War US foreign policy in the continent is a topic that requires careful analysis and consideration. This book provides valuable insights into one of the most neglected extra-European battlegrounds and challenges the traditional narrative by presenting an original perspective on the study of the end of the Cold War. It will be of great interest to students, scholars, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367498634