Africa and the world: bilateral and multilateral international diplomacy

Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Inspirations and Hesitations in Africa's Relations with External Actors -- Africa's International Relations -- Theoretical Perspectives -- Part I: Africa's Bilateral Relations with Traditional External Actors -- Part II: Africa's Bilateral Relations with Non-traditional External Actors -- Part III: Africa and Multilateralism -- Where Do We Go from Here? -- Part I: Bilateral Relations: Traditional Powers -- Chapter 2: Africa and the United States: A History of Malign Neglect -- Bill Clinton: Feeling Africa's Pain3 -- George W. Bush: Muscular Born-Again Crusader -- The Rise and Fall of Obamamania21 -- The Four Pillars of Obama's Africa Policy -- Strong Men Trump Strong Institutions -- Pax Americana Trumps Pax Africana -- Supporting the Socioeconomic Pillars -- The 2014 US-Africa Summit -- Obama's Farewell Tour to Africa -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Africa and Russia: The Pursuit of Strengthened Relations in the Post-Cold War Era -- Mechanisms of Russia's Foreign Policy Towards Africa -- Political Relations -- Economic Relations -- Military Relations -- Diplomatic Relations: The BRICS and the UN -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4: Africa and China: Winding Into a Community of Common Destiny -- Economic Activities Aligned with Ideology -- Politically and Economically Driven Policy Instruments in the 1990s -- China's "Go Global" Strategy: Two Resources, Two Markets -- China and the Extractive Sector in Africa -- The Diasporas -- The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation -- China's Cultural "Triple Jump" and African Talents Programme -- Conclusion: The Future of Africa-China Relations -- Chapter 5: France and Africa -- Paradox of La Politique Africaine