The Horn Of Africa Since The 1960s: Local And International Politics Intertwined (contemporary African Politics)

The Horn of Africa has long been one of the most dynamic and politically turbulent sub-regions on the African continent. Host to great ancient civilizations, diverse peoples, and expansive states, the region has experienced massive social, economic, and political transformations which have given rise to military coups, revolutions and intractable ethnic, socio-economic, and religious conflicts. This comprehensive volume brings together a team of expert scholars who analyze international, regional, national, and local affairs in the Horn of Africa. The chapters demonstrate the intertwined nature of the actors and forces shaping political realities. The case studies, focusing on Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan, and South Sudan eloquently illustrate the complex dynamics connecting the spectrum of political issues in the region. The Horn of Africa since the 1960s will be of interest to students and scholars of contemporary Africa and political science. Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Introduction -- PART I Horn of Africa in macro-perspective -- 1 Turbulent political developments in the Horn of Africa in the Cold War: the central role of Ethiopia, 1960s to 1980s -- 2 State making, transnational clientelism and political communities in the Horn of Africa -- 3 States breaking and dominoes falling? Considerations of separatism and international recognition in the Horn of Africa -- PART II Ethiopia and Eritrea -- 4 External factors and their impact on internal political dynamics in Ethiopia -- 5 Ethiopia and China: changing relations -- 6 Eritrea: a sub-regional menace? -- PART III Somalia and Somaliland -- 7 Somali independence and its political connections with Nasser's Egypt -- 8 When the outside is inside: international features of the Somali "civil" war -- 9 Crisis of statehood in Somalia -- 10 A hybrid actor in the Horn of Africa: an analysis of Turkey's involvement in Somalia -- 11 Affirmation or erosion of sovereignty in the Horn of Africa? The case of de facto state Somaliland -- PART IV Sudan and South Sudan -- 12 Any prospects for future peace? Politics and war surrounding the Sudan-South Sudan conundrum -- 13 South Sudan's oil and international engagement -- 14 Islamization, Arabization, and the break-up of the Sudan -- Bibliography -- Index The Horn Of Africa Has Long Been One Of The Most Dynamic And Politically Turbulent Sub-regions On The African Continent. Host To Great Ancient Civilizations, Diverse Peoples, And Expansive States, It Has Experienced Massive Social, Economic, And Political Transformation Over Time. Political Dynamics In This Region Have Generated Military Coups, Revolutions And Intractable Ethnic, Socio-economic, And Religious Conflicts. This Comprehensive Volume Consists Of A Collection Of Chapters By Expert African And International Scholars Who Analyze International, Regional, National, And Local Affairs In The Sub-region, Which Demonstrate The Intertwined Nature Of The Actors And Forces Shaping Political Realities. The Contributions Include Carefully Selected Case Studies Of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan, And South Sudan That Eloquently Illustrate The Complex Dynamics Connecting A Spectrum Of Political Issues. The Horn Of Africa Since The 1960s Will Be Of Interest To Students And Scholars Of African Studies In General, Diaspora Studies, Sociology And Comparative Politics. The Horn of Africa has long been one of the most dynamic and politically turbulent sub-regions on the African continent. Host to great ancient civilizations, diverse peoples, and expansive states, it has experienced massive social, economic, and political transformation over time. Political dynamics in this region have generated military coups, revolutions and intractable ethnic, socio-economic, and religious conflicts. This comprehensive volume consists of a collection of chapters by expert African and international scholars that analyze international, regional, national, and local affairs in the sub-region, which demonstrate the intertwined nature of actors and forces shaping political realities. The contributions include carefully selected case studies of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan, and South Sudan that eloquently illustrate the complex dynamics connecting a spectrum of political issues. The Horn of African since the 1960s will be of interest to students and scholars of African studies in general, diaspora studies, sociology and comparative politics