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2. Beyond Darfur: Sudan in its Entirety
- Author:
- Matt Levy
- Publication Date:
- 05-2008
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Africa Policy Information Center
- Abstract:
- Sudan is known to most Americans today for the ongoing genocide in its western region of Darfur, yet the problems facing this country are more complex than many activists are aware. As the largest country in Africa and the size of the United States East of the Mississippi River1, Sudan faces many challenges, governance chief among them. Shaped by its history, modern Sudan experienced two phases of civil war between the North and South (1955-1972 and 1983- 2005) killing more than two million while displacing many millions more. In 2005, this conflict ceased with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). However, it is in danger of erupting once again if CPA implementation continues to be delayed due to Khartoum's intransigence on many issues and the capacity challenges faced by the Government of Southern Sudan.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Conflict Prevention, Foreign Policy, and Ethnic Conflict
- Political Geography:
- Africa, United States, America, and Sudan
3. "Compassionate Conservatism" Comes to Africa
- 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
4. Questions on Africa Policy for Candidates Policymakers
- Publication Date:
- 09-2004
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Africa Policy Information Center
- Abstract:
- As the U.S. enters an important election season with a greater focus than usual on foreign policy issues, Africa remains largely absent from the national debate. Despite historical ties and important current interests, Africa is still considered to fall outside the scope of U.S. policymakers' concerns.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Human Welfare, and International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Africa and United States
5. Africa's Debt Iraq's Debt - Washington's Double Standard
- Publication Date:
- 04-2004
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Africa Policy Information Center
- Abstract:
- This week when the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) hold their annual spring meetings in Washington, DC, Africa's debt crisis will hardly appear on their agenda.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Economics, Human Rights, Human Welfare, and Poverty
- Political Geography:
- Africa, United States, Iraq, Washington, Middle East, and Arabia
6. Africa Policy Outlook 2004
- 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
7. AIDS - Broken Promises Cost Lives
- Author:
- Salih Booker and Phill Wilson
- Publication Date:
- 12-2003
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Africa Policy Information Center
- Abstract:
- In his January State of the Union Address, President George Bush announced an "Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief" that promised $3 billion a year in funding focused primarily on Africa and the Caribbean. Within weeks he broke that promise by seeking no new funding for 2003 and by requesting less than half a billion for the new effort in his 2004 budget. On the domestic front, this administration has proposed flat funding of the AIDS portfolio-which amounts to a decrease in funding- and diverted resources from HIV/AIDS research.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Human Welfare, and Poverty
- Political Geography:
- Africa, United States, and Caribbean
8. Broken Promises Betrayals: Africa Action Talking Points on President Bush's AIDS Policies
- Publication Date:
- 09-2003
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Africa Policy Information Center
- Abstract:
- Since his State of the Union address in January 2003, President Bush has reaped great public relations benefits by parading himself as a compassionate conservative, committed to helping the people of Africa defeat AIDS. But the reality is very different. When he traveled to the continent in July 2003, Bush repeatedly emphasized how much his Administration was doing to fight the AIDS crisis. And on the domestic front, the President has said that his Administration remains committed to confronting AIDS in the U.S. But President Bush's track record on AIDS policy reveals a litany of broken promises and betrayals. The President has misrepresented the actions of his Administration. He has misled the American public, and he has failed the people of Africa. Bush's broken promises are costing thousands of African lives every day. The following talking points include quotes from the President, promising leadership in the war on AIDS. These are followed by facts about the reality of his Administration's policies.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Human Rights, and Human Welfare
- Political Geography:
- Africa and United States
9. America and Africa
- 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
10. Africa Policy Outlook 2001
- Publication Date:
- 01-2001
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Africa Policy Information Center
- Abstract:
- By the end of the year 2000, a peace treaty between Ethiopia and Eritrea, peaceful transfers of power after elections in Senegal and Ghana, and continued growth of public debate about the future in almost every African country were among signs of advance in a year that was more than usually short of good news. Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa was estimated to climb to 2.7 percent for the year, up from 2.1 percent in 1999. Per capita income in the region south of the Sahara rose by an estimated two tenths of one percent. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced debt reduction packages of $34 billion for 22 countries, including 18 in Africa.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Debt, Development, Diplomacy, and Human Welfare
- Political Geography:
- Africa, Ethiopia, Senegal, Eritrea, and Ghana