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Marina Ottaway, Omar Hossino
Book
Africa's New Leaders: Democracy or State Reconstruction?
This is an important resource for policy makers and others forced to deal with countries where democratic change is both complex and protracted.
Published on Dec 31, 1999
Source: Washington
What positive role can the international community play in countries where trends are so contradictory? The answer will confront the United States—and not only in Africa—with increasing frequency. Africa's New Leaders: Democracy or State Reconstruction? is an important resource for policy makers and others forced to deal with countries where democratic change is both complex and protracted.
Advance Praise
“This well written, insightful book provides a clear-headed analysis of key issues in African politics today. It should be read by anyone interested in Africa or U.S. policy toward that region.”
— Carol Lancaster, Georgetown University
About the Author
Marina Ottaway
Former Senior Associate, Middle East Program
Before joining the Endowment, Ottaway carried out research in Africa and in the Middle East for many years and taught at the University of Addis Ababa, the University of Zambia, the American University in Cairo, and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.
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