Africa's New Leaders: Democracy or State Reconstruction?

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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.

By Marina Ottaway

Published on Dec 31, 1999

Source: Washington

Uganda, Ethiopia, and Eritrea are among the most dynamic countries in Africa. Their success in reconstructing war-devastated economies and restoring a degree of stability has won them international praise. But their aggressive foreign policies and their reluctance to yield to international pressure for a quick transition to democracy raise the possibility that they will sink into a new cycle of war and economic decay.

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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