The New Regionalism in Africa
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 62, Heft 4, S. 603-608
ISSN: 0020-577X
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In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 62, Heft 4, S. 603-608
ISSN: 0020-577X
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 62, Heft 2, S. 290-292
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In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 68, Heft 2, S. 305-308
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In: Tidsskrift for kjønnsforskning, Band 37, Heft 1, S. 92-96
ISSN: 1891-1781
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 60, Heft 2, S. 235-239
ISSN: 0020-577X
In: Arctic review on law and politics, Band 12, S. 31-55
ISSN: 2387-4562
The article discusses China's policies in and towards the Arctic and Africa within a comparative perspective. To what extent is China's policy adaptable to different conditions? What does this adaptability tell us about China's ascendant great-power role in the world in general? What is the message to the Arctic and Africa respectively? The article concludes that China's regional strategies aptly reflect the overall grand strategy of a country that is slowly but surely aiming at taking on the role of leading global superpower. In doing so, Chinese foreign policy has demonstrated flexibility and adaptive tactics, through a careful tailoring of its so-called core interests and foreign policy principles, and even identity politics, to regional conditions. This implies that regions seeking autonomy in the context of great power activism and contestation should develop their own strategies not only for benefiting from Chinese investment but also in terms of managing dependency on China and in relation to China and great power competition.
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 67, Heft 2, S. 175-196
ISSN: 0020-577X
The article presents & analyses continuity & changes in France's politics in Africa during the past 15 years. Practical political decisions are discussed in relation to central French strategies towards Africa & to speeches by elite politicians. French Africa policy during Sarkozy's first two years as president is examined in greater detail. The article concludes that important changes in French policy towards Africa are taking place, but that Francafrique will continue as long as the key figures in this policy are still alive. Adapted from the source document.
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 69, Heft 2, S. 315-320
ISSN: 0020-577X
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 65, Heft 3, S. 103-106
ISSN: 0020-577X
West Africa has been an unstable region until the early 21st century, when the conflict levels reduced and democratic elections were held. The region is very resource rich and delivers up to 1/4 of United State's oil imports, making the region a good investment for Norwegian oil producing companies. Based on prior experience, Norway has built up a West African strategy that focuses on stability and development. L. Pitkaniemi
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 72, Heft 3, S. 298-309
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In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 61, Heft 4, S. 425-448
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In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 62, Heft 4, S. 559-578
ISSN: 0020-577X
The article analyzes the wars & conflicts of the Horn of Africa from a regional point of view. Although it is argued that the many conflicts largely arise for reasons internal to the individual state -- in particular, due to tensions between groups & the state stemming from the way the state formation is constituted -- it is also pointed out that the dynamics of these conflicts can only be understood in a regional perspective. As armed opposition groups use neighboring countries as bases for their attacks on the regime, & as networks of alliances are built around the principle of "my enemy's enemy is my friend," the different conflicts are interwoven into a regional conflict pattern. As the states of the region are chronically conflict-ridden & failing to maintain monopoly of violence throughout their territories, they are challenged by liberation movements that assume many of the characteristics ordinarily understood as prerogatives of the state. 14 References. Adapted from the source document.
In: Internasjonal politikk, Band 65, Heft 3, S. 107-126
ISSN: 0020-577X
West Africa is one of the most instable regions in the world with ongoing conflicts and civil wars. At the same time the region's importance is growing globally due to its rich resources and strategically important location. Many states, including Norway, are currently rethinking their strategies in the region and how to deal with the problematic situations in the Mano River and Niger Delta areas. L. Pitkaniemi