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A Contemporary Analysis of Kenya’s Foreign Policy

Autor Stephen Magu
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 23 sep 2024
This book presents a comprehensive analysis of Kenya's foreign policy decisions, examining its pivotal role in global affairs and its interplay with regional and international dynamics. Through an insightful exploration of Kenya's national security concerns and diplomatic engagements, the book delves into the intricate nexus between geography, political stability, and foreign policy.Featuring a near-chronological examination, the book is organized thematically, with each chapter analysing Kenya's multifaceted foreign policy landscape. From exploring the genesis of Kenya's foreign policy to unravelling the political intricacies of territorial integrity and regionalism, the book illuminates the nation's historical journey in the global arena. Drawing on empirical research, it presents the complexities of Kenya's involvement in regional conflicts and its substantial contributions to international peacekeeping efforts. Furthermore, it offers a nuanced understanding of Kenya's engagement in global multilateral platforms, shedding light on its contributions to the UN Security Council and other international governing bodies. By critically analysing the socio-economic implications of global policies such as the Washington Consensus and Structural Adjustment Programs, the book details the intricate web of influences shaping Kenya's economic landscape and its intricate relations with other nations. Engaging readers with a deep exploration of Kenya's role in addressing humanitarian crises and its response to global challenges, the book provides a compelling narrative on how a seemingly 'small power' can significantly influence broader global dynamics. By emphasizing the intricate relationship between local challenges and global implications, the book serves as an indispensable guide for scholars, policymakers, and global stakeholders seeking to comprehend the nuanced interplay of geopolitics, diplomacy, and regional security within the broader context of the Global South.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9783031673436
ISBN-10: 3031673433
Pagini: 328
Ilustrații: Approx. 330 p.
Dimensiuni: 148 x 210 mm
Ediția:2024
Editura: Springer Nature Switzerland
Colecția Palgrave Macmillan
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland

Cuprins

Chapter 1: Introduction – Kenya’s Foreign Policy: Equal Parts Past, Equal Parts Future.- Chapter 2: Divergent History, Sources of and Genesis of Kenya's Foreign Policy.- Chapter 3: Politics of New Geography, Statehood, Demographics and Territorial Integrity.- Chapter 4: African Unity, Regionalism, Restive Neighbors, Sovereignty & Non-Alignment.- Chapter 5: The Second Image? Incompatibilities, Violence and Regional Foreign Policy Implications.- Chapter 6: National Security and Foreign Policy: Interventions, Regional Peace and Terrorism.- Chapter 7: Kenya’s Foreign Policy and Global Multilateral Engagements.- Chapter 8: International Law, Diplomacy and Regional Intervention and Displaced Peoples.- Chapter 9: SOFT(i)ssues: Trade, Economics, Sustainable Economic Development and Good Governance.- Chapter 10: Kenya’s Foreign Policy Issues and Scandals.- Index.

Notă biografică

Stephen M. Magu is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Norfolk State University, USA. Stephen holds a PhD in International Studies (2013, ODU), a Master of Social Work degree (2007, WashU) degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from Kenyatta University (1999, KU). He has written extensively on African Regional Economic Communities, Africa’s foreign policy, democracy, governance, economic development, conflict and corruption

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This book presents a comprehensive analysis of Kenya's foreign policy decisions, examining its pivotal role in global affairs and its interplay with regional and international dynamics. Through an insightful exploration of Kenya's national security concerns and diplomatic engagements, the book delves into the intricate nexus between geography, political stability, and foreign policy. Featuring a near-chronological examination, the book is organized thematically, with each chapter analysing Kenya's multifaceted foreign policy landscape. From exploring the genesis of Kenya's foreign policy to unravelling the political intricacies of territorial integrity and regionalism, the book illuminates the nation's historical journey in the global arena. Drawing on empirical research, it presents the complexities of Kenya's involvement in regional conflicts and its substantial contributions to international peacekeeping efforts. Furthermore, it offers a nuanced understanding of Kenya's engagement in global multilateral platforms, shedding light on its contributions to the UN Security Council and other international governing bodies. By critically analysing the socio-economic implications of global policies such as the Washington Consensus and Structural Adjustment Programs, the book details the intricate web of influences shaping Kenya's economic landscape and its intricate relations with other nations. Engaging readers with a deep exploration of Kenya's role in addressing humanitarian crises and its response to global challenges, the book provides a compelling narrative on how a seemingly 'small power' can significantly influence broader global dynamics. By emphasizing the intricate relationship between local challenges and global implications, the book serves as an indispensable guide for scholars, policymakers, and global stakeholders seeking to comprehend the nuanced interplay of geopolitics, diplomacy, and regional security within the broader context of the Global South.
Stephen M. Magu is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Norfolk State University, USA. Stephen holds a PhD in International Studies (2013, ODU), a Master of Social Work degree (2007, WashU) degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from Kenyatta University (1999, KU). He has written extensively on African Regional Economic Communities, Africa’s foreign policy, democracy, governance, economic development, conflict and corruption.

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Explores Kenyan foreign policy plus its role in global affairs and interplay with regional and international dynamics Analyses Kenya's involvement in regional conflicts and its contributions to international peacekeeping efforts Presents a comprehensive analysis of Kenya's foreign policy decisions from the 1960s until present day