Author: Bruce PalmerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
U.S. Security Interests and Africa South of the Sahara
Author: Bruce PalmerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Contemporary Issues and U.S. National Security Interests in Africa South of the Sahara
Author: Contemporary Issues and U.S. National Security Interests in Africa South of the Sahara
Author: Contemporary Issues and U.S. National Security Interests in Africa South of the Sahara
Author: National Defense UniversityPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
United States - Africa Security Relations
Author: Kelechi A. KaluPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113500739X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
United States-Africa relations have experienced four major cycles. The first cycle was during the Cold War(1960-1990). During this period, the U.S. developed a one-sided relationship with various African states in which the latter served as "foot soldiers" for the U.S. in its competition with the Soviet Union for global domination. Among other things, the various client African states provided the U.S. with access to airfields, deep water ports and sites for the establishment of various intelligence gathering facilities. In addition, the U.S. used various groups like UNITA led by Jonas Savimbi in Angola to undermine and fight pro-Soviet regimes on the continent. The second cycle of the relationship covered the period 1991-1998. During this time, the U.S. scaled down its security activities in Africa. The major reason was that with the end of the Cold War Africa(with few exceptions like Egypt) was no longer a major front for the promotion of U.S. Security interests. The third cycle commenced in 1998 and ended in 2001. This period was characterized by the U.S.’ search for an approach to frame its security relations with Africa. In this vein, the U.S. undertook various military-security initiatives . The fourth cycle began after the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the American homeland. Since then, the U.S. has expanded the scope of its security relations with Africa, as reflected in the establishment of various initiatives and programs. At the core is the prosecution of the American "war on terror." Against this backdrop, this book examines some of the major dimensions of the U.S.’ security relations with Africa, including American security interests on the continent, the "war on terror," AFRICOM, and military cooperation. Using the book’s integrative theoretical framework, each of the chapters in the volume examines the various factors that shape the issue of focus.
Sub-Saharan Africa & U.S. National Interests
Author: Anthony D. MarleyPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788170589
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Four articles include: U.S. national interests in Sub-Saharan Africa; a military model for conflict resolution in Sub-Saharan Africa; phantom warriors: disease as a threat to U.S. national security; and military downsizing in the developing world: process, problems, and possibilities. Also includes a 24-page report, "U.S. Security Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa" (1995).
U.S. Security Cooperation with Africa
Author: Robert J. GriffithsPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136291482
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
As Africa’s strategic importance has increased over the past decade and a half, United States security cooperation with the continent has expanded. The most visible dimension of this increased engagement was the establishment of the U.S. Military Command for Africa (AFRICOM). Some critics are skeptical of AFRICOM’s purpose and see the militarization of U.S. Africa policy while others question its effectiveness. Recognizing the link between development and security, AFRICOM represents a departure from the traditional organization of military commands because of its holistic approach and the involvement of the Department of State as well as other U.S. government stakeholders. Nevertheless, AFRICOM’s effort to combine security and development faces formidable conceptual and operational challenges in trying to ensure both American and African security interests. The human security perspective’s emphasis on issues that go beyond traditional state-centered security to include protecting individuals from threats of hunger, disease, crime, environmental degradation, and political repression as well as focusing on social and economic justice is an important component of security policy. At the same time, the threat of violent extremism heavily influences U.S. security cooperation with Africa. In this examination of the context of U.S.-African security relations, Robert J. Griffiths outlines the nature of the African state, traces the contours of African conflict, surveys the post-independence history of U.S. involvement on the continent, and discusses policy organization and implementation and the impact of U.S. experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan on the U.S.-Africa security relationship. Africa’s continuing geostrategic significance, the influence of China and other emerging markets in the region, and America’s other global engagements, especially in light of U.S. fiscal realities, demonstrate the complexity of U.S.-African security cooperation.
Arab and American Interests in Africa South of the Sahara
Author: Norman E. YoungbloodPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Africa South of the Sahara is an area of the world which has a great need for both economic and security assistance. It is also an area of interest for both the United States and pro-Western Arab nations. In an era when both the United States and Arabs are faced with reduced abilities wo provide this assistance, it is imperative that they work together whenever possible to maximize their contributions. Examination of stated national goals and objectives in the region, as well as those actual interests reflected in the aid actually provided, reveals that United States and Arab interests often coincident and are seldom in conflict. This is especially true in Somalia and Sudan, which are key to both the Arabs and the United States. These two nations will undoubtably continue to receive the majority of aid in the region and represent areas where the Arabs and the United States can work hard in glove for maximum benefit. In other areas, the Arabs can take the lead in coordinating aid to other Arab and Muslim African nations. The United States will then be free to concentrate on other key nations such as Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria and Zaire.
Africa South of the Sahara
Author: Lewis H. GannPublisher: Hoover Institution Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A survey of the political and strategic importance of Africa to the United States.
Security in Africa
Author: Claire MetelitsPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442239565
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Security in Africa: A Critical Approach to Western Indicators of Threat questions the dominant Western narrative of security threats in Africa. Based on an analysis traditional security studies and Western security policy, it argues that commonly used indicators are based on mainstream security studies and provide only circumscribed analyses of threats to international security. By assessing the origins of this traditional approach to security and problematizing failed states, political instability, Muslim populations, and poverty among others, it makes the case for a critical approach to framing security challenges in Africa.