Africas Totalitarian Temptation: The Evolution of Autocratic Regimes

Dave Peterson

Published by Lynne Rienner Publishers 2020

Africas Totalitarian Temptation

The Evolution of Autocratic Regimes

Dave Peterson

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781626378476

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Disappointment with the ability of democracy to deliver economic rewards in much of Africa—and with the persistence of instability, corruption, and poor governance in democratic regimes—has undermined democracy's appeal for many on the continent. At the same time, many external actors are expressing sympathy for regimes that have demonstrated an ability to impose stability and deliver economic growth, despite the limits placed on their citizens' freedom. In this context, Dave Peterson asks: Is totalitarianism emerging as an acceptable alternative to democracy in Africa? And if so, with what consequences? Peterson draws on extensive research in countries across the continent to thoroughly explore the dilemma of the totalitarian temptation.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
1. Africa’s Totalitarian Temptation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. A Short History of Totalitarianism in Africa Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	21
3. “The North Korea of Africa”: Eritrea Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	31
4. Rise and Fall of the Developmental State: Ethiopia Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	55
5. A Postmodern Totalitarian Paradise: Rwanda Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	103
6. Totalitarianism and Islamism: Sudan Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	139
7. Totalitarianism at Bay: Zimbabwe Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	185
8. Totalitarianism, Sultanism, and Kleptocracy: Equatorial Guinea Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	219
9. The Future of Totalitarianism in Africa Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	241
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	259
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About the Book Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	279

Language: English
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Audience: College/higher education;
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- Main content: 279

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Published: April 21, 2022
ISBN: 9781626378476