African Identities and International Politics

Using the lenses of realism, liberalism, the English School and constructivism, this book explains how the divisions and differences in African identities affect African international politics. It will be of interest to scholars of African politics, international relations and political theory.

List of contents

Preface PART ONE: AN AFRICAN CONDITION IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY Chapter One: Introduction (Divisions, Difference, Identities and Values) Chapter Two: Geographical, Linguistic, Racial and Religious Divisions and Differences Chapter Three: Identity Politics and Power Relations Chapter Four: Social Contract and Regulative Principles PART TWO: AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS Chapter Five: A Structuralist Explanation of African International Politics Chapter Six: An African Liberal Regional Order? Chapter Seven: The Order and Justice Dilemma in African International Politics Chapter Eight: A Constructivist View of African International Politics Chapter Nine: Conclusion (Political and Economic Consequences)

About the author

Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere is the Cmelikova Visiting International Scholar at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond, USA.

Summary

Using the lenses of realism, liberalism, the English School and constructivism, this book explains how the divisions and differences in African identities affect African international politics. It will be of interest to scholars of African politics, international relations and political theory.

Product details

• Authors: Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032010045
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3201004-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Routledge Contemporary Africa
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Ethnic Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, International Relations, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity