Since 1961 the Adelphi Papers have provided some of the most informed accounts of international and strategic relations. Produced by the world renowned International Institute of Strate-gic Studies, each paper provides a short account of a subject of topical interest by a leading military figure, policy maker or academic. The project reprints the first forty years of papers, arranged into thematic sets. The collection as a whole provides a rich and insightful account of international affairs during a period which spans the second half of the Cold War, the fall of the communist bloc and the emergence of a new regime with the United States as the sole superpower. The collection as a whole provides a rich and insightful account of international affairs during a period which spans the second half of the Cold War, the fall of the communist bloc and the emergence of a new regime with the United States as the sole superpower. SOLD AS A SET. 400pp + 478pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE.

Locating Africa on the global stage, this book examines and compares the foreign policies of major states and international organisations towards the continent, setting out a framework for understanding Africa's place in world politics. Countries discussed in relation to Africa include France, Japan, Canada, China, Russia, and the European Union. Contributors include Paul Williams, Adekeye Adebajo, David Black, Scarlett Cornelissen and James Hentz. Index, notes, refs, 225p, UK. ROUTLEDGE.

Focuses on issues of reforming and strengthening states and their economies in sub-Saharan Africa. The nation-state as we know it is a legacy of European rule in Africa, and the primacy of the nation-state remains a bedrock of most contemporary theories of international relations. Yet in the fifth decade of Africa’s independence, this colonial inheritance has been profoundly affected by both state weakness and prospects for real economic and political reform, by continuing marginalization globally but also evolving new relationships with the world community. The fourth edition includes new readings on the AIDS crisis in Africa, the regional war on terrorism, and Africa’s growing economic engagement with China. 404pp, USA. WESTVIEW.

Outlines in clear, comprehensive terms the details of Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's foreign policy toward Africa and how that policy related to other aspects of his global viewpoint. Presents an evaluation of governmental sources to determine the kinds of foreign policy proposals and programs that Kissinger developed for the various crises and problems which were under way during his tenure as Secretary of State. 228pp, USA. LEXINGTON BOOKS.

Outlines Africa's precolonial and colonial history, analysing the economic, socio-political and cultural developments across the continent, before outlining the main challenges facing Africa today: peace and security, food production and sustainable development. Translated from the French by Steven Rendall. Index, bib, 174pp, USA. MARKUS WIENER.

Explores the interactions between the USA and African countries in a wide spectrum of key arenas, from such traditional security issues as peacekeeping and terrorism to concerns with HIV/AIDS, environmental degradation, aid policies, and international trade. Essays place in sharp relief the differences in inner logic and preferred consequences among alternative strategic perspectives as well as the implications of those differences for policy choices. 299pp, USA. LYNNE RIENNER.

Why has Africa become such an important priority for Britain's foreign policy under New Labour? What interests and values is the UK seeking to uphold by intervening? Why has aid to Africa more than tripled over the past decade? How has the UK's involvement in the War on Terror affected its efforts there? This book seeks to answer these and other questions about Britain's role in Africa since 1997, providing an account of the key players, the policies they constructed in the shadow of the war in Iraq and the future of Britain's engagement with the continent. Index, bib, notes, 158pp, UK. ZED BOOKS.

The Commonwealth Yearbook is the flagship annual publication of the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is the essential reference guide to the modern Commonwealth, its 53 member countries and the many partner organisations that, as the Commonwealth 'family', together promote co-operation between governments, societies, professions and cultures. Governments, NGOs, businesses and students with activities or interests in the international arena will find this an indispensable publication. The 2007 edition has been fully updated and includes: - The evolution of the modern Commonwealth - The history, structure and activities of the Commonwealth Secretariat and other leading Commonwealth organisations - Full text of essential commu-niqués and declarations - Overview of the 'Commonwealth in Action' - Comprehensive profiles of member states, including overseas territories - Directory of over 80 Commonwealth organisations - Extensive statistics and reference section. Tables, charts, col photos, 476pp, UK. COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT.

Second edition. A textbook style volume which introduces and develops the key arguments and concepts surrounding politics in the third world. Case studies from Africa include Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Each chapter ends with suggested readings. Index, notes, bib, gloss, maps, tables, b/w illus, xii, 550pp, USA. LYNNE RIENNER.

Now available in paperback. An examination of the Cold War in the Third World and Cuban policy in Africa from 1959 to 1976. The author looks at Castro's international role and the escalating clash with US policy and the CIA interests in Africa. Index, bib, notes, b/w photographs, maps, xix, 552pp, USA. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS.

A study of the Lome Convention, the principles upon which all relations between the states of the European Union and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries are based. Shows how the Convention's changing focus and shifting concerns reflects recent broader changes at the global level in international relations. 250pp, UK. I B TAURIS, 1860646603

A consolidation of the current knowledge of German political and economic interests in Africa since 1955 and the development of the EU. Notes, bib, table, 215pp, GERMANY. LIT VERLAG, 3825859851

A compilation of papers presented at a seminar held in Johannesburg in February 2001 as part of SAIIA Taiwan Asia-Pacific project. Its aim was to understand the successes of North East Asia in regional integration and cooperation since, like Southern Africa, the Asia-Pacific region encompasses countries of different levels of economic development. The seminar also looks at strengthening the trade ties between the regions and so looks at the aftermath of the Asian economic crisis and the security situation. Notes, gloss, tables, 101pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, 1919810293

Examines the implications of regionalising EU-ACP cooperation for the Eastern and Southern African states and makes suggestions from the analysis as to the future shape of cooperation. BNS, 82pp, TANZANIA. MKUKI NA NYOTA PULISHING, 9976973845

The Nordic Africa Institute have asked one representative from each Nordic country to give an account of how their respective countries have dealt with Africa over the decades with an emphasis on the last 50 years. They were also asked to indicate what role Africa has played in the politics, trade and economies of their countries. Tables, refs, 53pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE.

Uses postcolonial theory to examine the implications of race, class and gender relations for the structuring of world politics. Index, bib, notes, xii, 324pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE.

Second edition of this textbook which covers international relations: the actors, the dynamics of their interaction across national boundaries, and the structures generated by these interactions. Index, bib, gloss, app, tables, maps, 388pp, SOUTH AFRICA. UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN PRESS, 1919713646

Critically examines the unlikely friendship between apartheid South Africa and 'non-white' Japan. Probes the very different foreign policy-making mechanisms of the two nations and analyses their ambivalent bilateral relations against the background of postcolonial and Cold War politics. BNS, 272pp, USA. GREENWOOD, 0313318778

Four papers discussing structural stability in Africa looking at bilateral and multilateral relations with Europe. Topics include the economic aspects of the African crisis, and the role of NePAD in structural stability. Tables, diags, 55pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE, 9171065210

An assessment of the current world order and structural change within a historical framework. The author looks at Mozambique and South Africa in particular, and their connections to American policy. BNS, 320pp, UK. PALGRAVE, 0333773853

A compact introduction to modern political and economic realities in Africa in the post cold war world showing how the United States has reacted to a variety of differing political opportunities with little consistency. The authors outline the steps needed to establish positive relations between the US and African nations looking in particular at security and diversity. Index, tables, maps, 159pp, USA. NORTON, W.W. & COMPANY LTD, 0393318176

The George W. Bush administration maintains that in sub-Saharan Africa it is making major new contributions in fighting disease, promoting development, fostering democracy, and promoting peace. Yet, despite the rhetoric, is the Bush Administration really working to bring about a fairer and more just Africa? Though aid has increased and a major AIDS initiative launched, Copson argues that US policy in Africa falls well short of meeting reasonable standards of fairness or justice. Foreign aid is losing its focus on development as political priorities come to the fore; U.S. barriers to African exports remain substantial; and the AIDS program is in danger of flagging due to unilateralism and ideological controversy. Index, notes, 170pp, UK. ZED BOOKS.