Decolonization and Dependence - The Development of Nigerian-U.s. Relations, 1960-1984

Nigerian and African foreign policy studies are finally achieving a degrees of maturity. First published in 1987, this volume juxtaposes levels, leaders and periods, relating to national ideologies and regional issues, it also looks at cycles in political economy from the rise and decline of American industry to the petro-naira windfall.

List of contents

Introduction 1 Decolonization in African Politics: The Opening Phase 2 The Bases of Nigeria's Foreign Economic and Political Relations: 1960-1961; 3 The Emerging Structure of Bilateral Dependence: 1960-1966 4 Regional Policy Relationship: The Necessity for Moderation and Cooperation 5 The Changing Bilateral Structure, 1967-1976: Political Economy of War and Oil 6 Regional Policy Relationship: Straining for Independent Leadership 7 The Promise of a Partnership: Obuanjo and Carter, 1977-1979; 8 Retrogression: Shehu Shagari and Ronald Reagan, 1980-1983, 9 Conclusion

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Bassey E Ate

Summary

Nigerian and African foreign policy studies are finally achieving a degrees of maturity. First published in 1987, this volume juxtaposes levels, leaders and periods, relating to national ideologies and regional issues, it also looks at cycles in political economy from the rise and decline of American industry to the petro-naira windfall.

Product details

• Authors: Ate, Bassey E Ate, Bassey E. Ate
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780367005825
• ISBN: 978-0-367-00582-5
• No. of pages: 298
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; Ethnic Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, International Relations, African History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity