United States Interests and Policies in Africa: Transition to a New Era

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Five African specialists examine Africa's five regions regarding changes in U.S.-Africa relations as a consequence of the demise of the global Cold War. The separate chapters review Africa's five regions, as well as provide prospects for U.S. relations with Africa in a climate without soviet strategic competition. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Introduction: Africa’s Transitional Role in America’s Post-Cold War Era Diplomacy....Pages 1-14 The United States and North Africa: Sustained Strategic Interests....Pages 15-44 Post-Cold War Era West Africa: Implications for US Foreign Policy....Pages 45-70 Central Africa: Initiatives Deferred....Pages 71-98 US Policy Towards East Africa: Crisis Response amid Limited Interests....Pages 99-138 Southern Africa: US Relations in Transition....Pages 139-166 Conclusion: Africa’s Political and Strategic Marginalization: A United States Perspective....Pages 167-187 Back Matter....Pages 189-193