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Investigates the ties binding the interests of London and Washington, and argues that British policies are too closely bound to those of the US which made Britain the junior partner and accelerated its imperial decline

Just what the Non-Aligned Movement and Third World sought_and at times achieved_is set forth in this unique reference work, with its over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, organizations, and conferences, as well as the key issues and concepts. Entries are supported by an extensive chronology, an introduction to the movement, and a bibliography for further research

"Most African countries have now enjoyed half a century of independence, and this period has witnessed many achievements in development and national self-confidence. Yet how independent are countries many of which have a GDP no greater than the municipal budget of an average-sized European town, and why is Africa too often and too readily seen as an economic basket case constantly seeking aid from the outside world? The continent's impact upon world affairs is not commensurate with its size, resources or population, although it regularly features in the news for violence, civil war and breakdown [...] State weakness invites external exploitation and much of Africa represents a power vacuum that predatory outsiders are only too anxious to fill as they search for resources in an ever more competitive world [...] The United states, China, India, the old colonial powers of great Britain and France, the European union, and Gulf sovereign wealth funds are vying with each other for Africa's resources and control of African companies." -- Introduction (p. 9)

"An introduction to the complex topic of the international drugs trade, this book touches upon the key players - countries, individuals, cartels, agencies, etc. - as well as the key laws and policies affecting drug trafficking and policing, consumption and distribution. The International Drugs Trade is broadly informative and comparative, examining drug movements by geographical region, drugs by their type and their effects, and national and international laws and policies." "Providing a comprehensive account of one of the world's most powerful industries, The International Drugs Trade is an essential resource for students and scholars of politics, international relations, and public policy."--Jacket

The orderly transfer of power from the white minority to the black majority in South Africa was something of a political miracle. The tasks facing the new government of Thabo Mbeki are formidable. If Mbeki can succeed in giving his country and the African continent the necessary lead the rewards will be tremendous both for South Africa itself and for the continent. If there is to be an African renaissance the lead must come from South Africa