This fully updated fifth edition of An Introduction to African Politics is an ideal textbook for
those new to the study of this fascinating continent. Charting trends in government over six …

This paper reflects on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how it represents the reemergence
of the politics of the Cold War. The prevailing security dilemma between the Western bloc …

Notwithstanding the dominant narrative of Beijing's takeover of fragile democracies, it is
possible to resist Chinese autocratization while also reaping benefits from its development …

The Ivorian electricity sector is undergoing significant changes due to new entrants,
increased investments in generation projects, and the development of new policies and …

Previous studies have found that media coverage of a firm's corporate social irresponsibility
(CSiR) often delays or blocks the completion of a cross-border acquisition when the acquiror …

Social media has emerged as a force influencing cultural dynamics worldwide. It shapes
communication, information dissemination, and social interaction. Platforms such as …

There is no gainsaying that the Infrastructure-for-Resources (IFR) model has been employed
as an alternative way of addressing the infrastructural deficit in various States. Proper …

We describe bauxite as having compound criticality. 1, it is a critical raw material (CRM) from
which alumina and thereby aluminium are produced, and aluminium has the highest …

China has been known throughout history to be an “all weather” friend to African states. This
article examined China's engagements with the so-called rogue states by the US, namely …

Announcing a 'no limits friendship'on the sidelines of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing,
Russia and China pledged to establish a close partnership and far-reaching cooperation on …