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Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation in 2006, China's renewed interest in Africa has garnered a lot of attention and generated a lot of debate. Western media and analysts have, perhaps not surprisingly, been generally very critical of China's rising influence in Africa. The African reaction, however, has been more mixed. African leaders have welcomed what they see as a new approach to development and increased potential for meaningful South-South co-operation. African civil society groups have been more cautious and are worried about the possible negative repercussions on governance, the environment, human rights and overall economic development. This paper focuses on Chinese foreign aid to Africa and discusses the opportunities and challenges that it presents for China, the African continent, and the international community. This allows the uncovering of many misconceptions regarding the potential impact (whether positive or negative) of this renewed interest by different parties. The paper argues that if one adopts an approach that puts ordinary Africans first, at the centre of development, then the only option available to us is to engage China in a constructive partnership in order to make its aid effective.
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093952
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2010.
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This paper makes a departure from the dominant formalistic approach to 'democratic consolidation' to explore a range of issues, especially mutual distrust and misperception, to analyse why Bangladesh's quest for democracy remains elusive. By taking a closer look at the events that led to the collapse of democracy in 2007, it provides new insights into the failure of relevant political actors to reconcile their personal and political differences in order to give democracy a chance to take root in the country's seemingly dysfunctional political landscape. It suggests that the emergence of what can be called the politics of distrust was a major factor in the breakdown of democracy in 2007. Moving the debate beyond the practice of holding free and fair elections on a regular basis, it is argued that Bangladesh's prospect for fostering a democratic political culture depends on the ability of rival political actors to make concerted efforts to build credible, well-functioning legal and political institutions that cultivate a culture of trust not only among political parties but also between the democratic state and the ordinary citizens.
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093951
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2010.
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This article assesses the rule of President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia who came to power in 1994 following a military coup that overthrew the country's first president, Sir Dawda Jawara, and is now one of Africa's longer-serving political leaders. Following a description of key political developments since 1994, the article examines why Jammeh has won three presidential elections since 1996. It then assesses his government's record in terms of social and economic developments and human rights and considers its foreign policy stance, including its relations with the Commonwealth. The paper concludes by assessing Jammeh's future prospects.
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093950
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2010.
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Britain's international involvement has not been diminished by the loss of Empire; but it has altered drastically, in response both to reduced circumstances and to fundamental changes in world conditions. The transition has been made less difficult by the moderation and good sense of Commonwealth partners. It cannot be said to be complete until Britain has found a more satisfactory basis for a productive role within the enlarged EU, an indispensable element in the management of global interdependence. Among the arguments advanced in this article is that Britain's international involvement is not a matter of external policies and priorities alone. It is a function of the soundness of its economy and the strength of its national cohesion.
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093949
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2010.
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This article takes stock of the achievements and the shortcomings of post-apartheid South Africa, notably under the stewardship of Presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki. It analyses the implications of the General Elections held in April 2009 and offers some insights into the likely direction that a government headed by President Jacob Zuma will take over the coming months. The author argues, among other things, that the next five years will be crucial to the consolidation and promotion of constitutional democracy in South Africa, which in turn will determine the political future of the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.
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