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Oil, terrorism and China: Is there a new securitization of United States foreign policy in Africa?
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This thesis explores the question of whether there has been a “new” securitization of United States foreign policy in Africa since the late 1990s. It follows a stream of literature and real-world evidence suggesting that U.S. engagement with African countries has taken on a more securitized tone in the years since the end of the twentieth century. This thesis suggests that there are three key factors behind this securitization: oil, terrorism and the rise of China. I explore these factors in the context of wider U.S.-Africa engagement before examining in greater detail the case of the changing U.S. relationship with Nigeria. As one of Africa’s major oil producers as well as a site of terrorist activity and Chinese expansion, the case of Nigeria demonstrates how securitization has occurred and what effects this has had on the country and the wider African situation.
Details
- Database :
- OAIster
- Notes :
- en_NZ
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.ocn884317161
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource