Democracy, Constitutionalism, and Politics in Africa

Overview

This volume explores contemporary political developments in various parts of Africa in the age of democracy, constitutionalism, the securitization of development, and global terrorism.

Contributions

The contributions by leading observers of constitutionalism and African politics in the context of a global political and economic system provide a nuanced understanding of important themes in contemporary African politics: constitutionalism, democratic politics and governance, women’s rights, the African Union, securitization of development, civil society, and debates concerning global terrorism and the war on terror.

Intended Audience

As such, it will be of great interest to scholars, civil society organizations, and public policy makers interested in contemporary African politics.