Africa

Nicolas van de Walle

The end of Thabo Mbeki's presidency and the settling in of Jacob Zuma provide an opportunity to assess the 15 years since the fall of apartheid. Russell's and Feinstein's assessments are both excellent and disquieting.

Nicolas van de Walle

The ten contributions in this collection assess different dimensions of George W. Bush's Africa policy and offer advice to Barack Obama.

Nicolas van de Walle

China's evolving relationship with Africa has generated a great deal of hyperbole. This collection of essays separates the facts from the myths.

Nicolas van de Walle

Africa is home to several states that have become so weak that they are unable to undertake most of the tasks associated with statehood. And yet, rather strikingly, these states endure. This resilience is the puzzle that Englebert tackles.