The Horn of Africa since the 1960s : Local and International Politics Intertwined

The Horn of Africa is one of the most dynamic and politically turbulent sub-regions on the African continent. Host to great ancient civilizations, diverse peoples, and expansive states, it has experienced massive social, economic, and political transformation. This volume consists of chapters by expert African and international scholars that analyze international, regional, national, and local affairs in the sub-region, which demonstrate the intertwined nature of actors and forces shaping political realities. Contributions include case studies of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan, and South Sudan that illustrate the dynamics connecting a spectrum of political issues.

The Horn of Africa has long been one of the most dynamic and politically turbulent sub-regions on the African continent. Host to great ancient civilizations, diverse peoples, and expansive states, the region has experienced massive social, economic, and political transformations which have given rise to military coups, revolutions and intractable ethnic, socio-economic, and religious conflicts.

This comprehensive volume brings together a team of expert scholars who analyze international, regional, national, and local affairs in the Horn of Africa. The chapters demonstrate the intertwined nature of the actors and forces shaping political realities. The case studies, focusing on Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan, and South Sudan eloquently illustrate the complex dynamics connecting the spectrum of political issues in the region.

The Horn of Africa since the 1960s will be of interest to students and scholars of contemporary Africa and political science.