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The Mind of the African Strongman : Conversations with Dictators, Statesmen, and Father Figures /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cohen, Herman J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : New Academia Publishing, [2015]
Series:ADST-DACOR diplomats and diplomacy book
Subjects:
Africa > Politics and government > 1960-
Dictators > Africa > History > 20th century.
Despotism > Africa > History > 20th century.
History.
Since 1900
Despotism.
Dictators.
Politics and government.
Africa.
Table of Contents:
  • Group 1. The Francophones: France's Anchors in Africa
  • Group 2. The British Commonwealth: Missed Opportunities for Greatness
  • Group 3. The Congolese: Oh Belgium! What Have You Wrought?
  • Group 4. The Military Chiefs: Soldiers Do Not Do Democracy
  • Group 5. The Liberians: The Tragedy of America's Orphan
  • Group 6. The South Africans: Keeping the Fires of Democracy Burning
  • Conclusions.