The book offers a compelling analysis of Kenya's political landscape, suggesting that recent turmoil reflects longstanding patterns of conflict and contestation throughout the nation's history. It explores how historical dynamics shape contemporary issues, providing insights into the persistent challenges faced by Kenya in its postcolonial context.
This title was first published in 2002: The first book of its kind to focus on the foreign policy-making process of Southern African countries in the era of globalization, these instructive and rewarding case studies contextualize the increasing involvement of other internal actors in African states' foreign policy-making process. Foreign policy actors are also examined in a comparative perspective.