Government 247 - INTERNATNL RELATIONS IN AFRICA
Fall
2018
01
4.00
Anna Mwaba
MW 09:00-10:20
Smith College
10422-F18
BASS 203
amwaba@smith.edu
This course provides an introduction to the international relations of contemporary Africa. It explores how Africa has redefined our understanding of international relations and its role as a global actor. Core themes include the politics of post-independence international alignments, the external causes and effects of authoritarian rule, and the continent's role in the global political economy. The course concludes with a consideration of pressing current issues on the African continent, including state failure, health interventions, issues of peace and security, and China’s growing economic and political influence.