The United States in Africa : Bush policy and beyond

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Title:

The United States in Africa : Bush policy and beyond

Author:

Copson, Raymond W.

ISBN:

9781842779149

9781842779156

Personal Author:

Copson, Raymond W.

Publication Information:

London : Zed, c2007.

Physical Description:

168 p. ; 21 cm.

Series:

African arguments.

African arguments

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

1. Introduction -- 2. Aid, trade, and development -- 3. AIDS policy -- 4. Democracy and human rights -- 5. Conflict and peacekeeping -- 6. Threats to security -- 7. Beyond the Bush adminstration.

Abstract:

"The George W. Bush administration maintains that in sub-Saharan Africa it has made major new contributions in fighting disease, promoting development, fostering democracy, and promoting peace. Yet, despite the rhetoric, is the Bush administration really working to bring about a fairer and more just Africa?" "Though aid has increased and a major AIDS initiative has been launched, Copson argues that US policy in Africa falls well short of meeting reasonable standards of fairness and justice. He concludes by assessing the prospects of a more equitable policy emerging in future administrations."--BOOK JACKET.

Geographic Term:

Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Foreign relations -- United States.

United States -- Foreign relations -- Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Foreign relations -- 1960-

United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-

Added Corporate Author:

International African Institute.

Royal African Society.

Social Science Research Council (U.S.)

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The George W. Bush administration maintains that in sub-Saharan Africa it is making major new contributions in fighting disease, promoting development, fostering democracy, and promoting peace. Yet, despite the rhetoric, is the Bush Administration really working to bring about a fairer and more just Africa?

Though aid has increased and a major AIDS initiative launched, Copson argues that US policy in Africa falls well short of meeting reasonable standards of fairness or justice. Foreign aid is losing its focus on development as political priorities come to the fore; U.S. barriers to African exports remain substantial; and the AIDS program is in danger of flagging due to unilateralism and ideological controversy. An increasingly military approach to fighting the 'Global War on Terror' in Africa and securing energy imports carries serious risks for the region. Copson concludes by assessing the prospects of a more equitable policy emerging in future administrations.