Africa's Challenge to International Relations Theory

Africa has been noticeably absent in international relations theory. This new collection of essays by contemporary Africanists convincingly demonstrates the importance of the continent to every theoretical approach in international relations. The book breaks new ground in how we think about both international relations and Africa, re-examining such foundational concepts as sovereignty, the state, and power; critically investigating the salience of realism, neo-liberalism, liberalism in Africa, and providing new thinking about regionalism, security, and identity.

Kevin C. Dunn is a Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, Boston University, and has taught at Tufts University, Boston College, Boston University, St. Anselm College, and Appalachian State University.

Timothy M. Shaw is Professor of Political Science and International Development Studies, Dalhousie University.