Author: Ann-Louise Colgan / Publishing Institution: Africa Policy Information Center

Author:: Salih Booker and Ann-Louise Colgan
Publication Date:: 05-2004
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Africa Policy Information Center
Abstract:: The Bush administration's foreign policy priorities over the past year have left Africa worse off in a variety of ways. America's pre- occupation with the “war on terrorism” and its military misadventure in Iraq have distracted attention and resources, injuring Africa politically and economically. The White House has turned the continent into geostrategic real estate, defining its value in terms of access to oil and military bases, and viewing U S -Africa relations again through a cold - war -like lens. More broadly, to the extent that American actions have undermined the very notion of multilateralism, they remain directly at odds with Africa's interests. Africa's priorities—in particular, the fight against HIV / AIDS and poverty—are being ignored, and U S unilateralism threatens to undercut international cooperation.
Topic:: Foreign Policy and Human Welfare
Political Geography:: Africa, United States, Iraq, and America

Author:: Salih Booker and Ann-Louise Colgan
Publication Date:: 01-2004
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Africa Policy Information Center
Abstract:: The U.S.' Africa policy will continue to be characterized by a duplicity that has emerged as the principal hallmark of the Bush Administration approach to the continent. On the one hand, Africa's priorities are being marginalized and undermined by a U.S. foreign policy preoccupied with other parts of the world. On the other hand, the Bush White House is callously manipulating Africa, claiming to champion the continent's needs with its compassionate conservative agenda.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Economics, Human Rights, Human Welfare, Poverty, and War
Political Geography:: Africa and United States

Author:: Salih Booker, Ann-Louise Colgan, and William Minter
Publication Date:: 05-2003
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Africa Policy Information Center
Abstract:: In a dangerous replay of the cold war, the United States is likely to ignore Africa's priorities, placing military basing rights above human rights. The war against AIDS, by far the most important global effort and an especially urgent priority for Africa, will continue to suffer from a lack of resources. The American war on Iraq will also have a major negative impact on the global economy, with dire consequences for African development. In addition, this year will likely see United States unilateralism directly at odds with African interests in building multilateral approaches to the continent's greatest challenges, which range from HIV / AIDS to international trade rules and peacekeeping.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Human Rights, and Human Welfare
Political Geography:: Africa, United States, and America

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