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Britain and Africa in the Twenty-First Century

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Contemporary Africa contains huge variations across its many states: some states are relatively stable while others have endured protracted conflicts, some have rapidly expanding economies while others are in reverse gear, and some are stable democracies while others are among the most authoritarian on the planet. In such a varied continent it is not surprising that the British government does not have a single Africa policy. Instead, it has engaged with many different “Africas” and adopted a wide range of policy instruments—from military operations to budget support.

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Williams, P.D. (2010). Britain and Africa in the Twenty-First Century. In: Mangala, J. (eds) Africa and the New World Era. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230117303_3

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