African studies
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The Pragmatism of Arrogance in Trump’s ‘America First’ Foreign Policy Rhetoric
Abstract This paper analyzes the rhetoric used by President Donald Trump during his 2016 election campaign and subsequent presidency in…
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African coups and transformations: new independence or replacing one hegemony with another?
Many transformations have occurred in dozens of African countries, especially in West Africa, since six decades ago at the dawn…
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To Uphold Democracy, ECOWAS and African Union Must Condemn Electoral Malpractice
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has recently come under scrutiny for its inconsistent approach to leaders who violate the…
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The Djiboutian-Eritrean Border Dispute: Roots, Dimensions and Expected Developments
The border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea has been a longstanding issue that has often escalated tensions between the two…
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India’s Strategy in Africa
Africa has become an important region for India’s foreign policy and economic interests over the past few decades. With over…
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The Djibouti-Eritrean Border Dispute: Roots, Dimensions and Expected Developments
The border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea over the Ras Doumeira peninsula and Doumeira Islands dates back to the colonial…
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The African Clandestine Migration Between European Facts and Policies
Clandestine migration from Africa to Europe has been a prominent issue in recent decades. Hundreds of thousands of African migrants…
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France confronts its inheritance: Where is the African ball of anger headed?
The former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, did not realize, when he said sixteen years ago in a haughty tone true…
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ECCAS and intervention in the Gabon coup: limits of role and effectiveness
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) was established on October 18, 1983, by signing its founding treaty in…
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Niger: Zarma-Songai oligarchy, Hausa demography and Tuareg uranium
Like all landlocked Sahel countries, Niger spends most of its days out of sight, floating in isolation, suffering extreme poverty…
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Military Coups in Africa and their Repercussions on International Security
Africa has experienced numerous military coups since countries began gaining independence in the 1950s and 1960s. A military coup refers…
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Economic Policy in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Africa is a continent rich in natural resources and human capital, yet it faces major economic challenges. With a population…
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