Despite billions of dollars of aid and the best efforts of the international community to improve economies and bolster democracy across Africa, violent dictatorships persist. As a result, millions have died, economies are in shambles, and whole states are on the brink of collapse. Political observers and policymakers are starting to believe that economic aid is not the key to saving Africa. So what does the continent need to do to throw off the shackles of militant rule? African policy expert George Ayittey argues that before Africa can prosper, she must be free. Taking a hard look at the fight against dictatorships around the world, from Ukraine's orange revolution in 2004 to Iran's Green Revolution last year, he examines what strategies worked in the struggle to establish democracy through revolution. Ayittey also offers strategies for the West to help Africa in her quest for freedom, including smarter sanctions and establishing fellowships for African students.

Defeating Dictators: Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

Politics & Social Sciences

Ayittey, George B.N.

Politics & Government

St.Martin's Press

The recent turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East disproves the idea that dictatorships are acceptable to the people of these nations. From the uprising in Tunisia to the overthrow of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak and rebellion across the region, the tide is turning against oppressive regimes. In this timely and urgent narrative, White House advisor on Africa George Ayittey takes a hard look at the fight against dictatorships around the world, from Eastern Europe in the twentieth century to the present turmoil in the Middle East. He describes the historic circumstances that led to the rise of brutal dictators and explains how, despite the best intentions and billions of dollars in aid, Western governments have been complicit in helping dictators consolidate power. He not only shows how the popular uprisings underway can best bring about democracy, but warns how democratic movements can inadvertently pave the way for more dictators. Ayittey examines strategies that have worked in the struggle to establish democracy through revolution, and suggests that by harnessing the power of democratic institutions and grassroots efforts, Africans can bring stability and security to the continent.

History

Military

St. Martin's: Griffin

With independence from colonial rule, Africans had hoped for liberty, prosperity and a new beginning. Instead, they have experienced have brought nothing but economic misery, famine, senseless civil wars, wanton destruction, flagrant violations of human

Africa Betrayed

Business & Money

Economics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

Africa in Chaos

In a follow-up to his ground-breaking Africa Betrayed , George Ayittey takes up the plight of Africa at the end of the twentieth century. As he sees countries like Nigeria go over the edge of economic and social disaster, Ayittey uses his formidable powers of analysis to look at the political economy of Africa, the incursion of foreign powers and the relationship of Africa to the world market. He contrasts the indigenous systems of government that existed in Africa before the arrival of Europeans with the colonial and postcolonial systems that were forced on the country and the effect these systems have had on Africa's inability to move forward. Ayittey's view is dark and, as always, his stinging conclusions will infuriate some and invigorate others. Certain to create controversy, Africa in Chaos is a must-read for fans of Ayittey's earlier work as well as anyone interested in the world economic scene today.

Ayittey (economics, American U., Washington, DC) presents a detailed picture of pre-colonial and post-colonial Africa its culture, tradition, and indigenous institutions, including participatory democracy and a program for rebuilding the continent based upon Africans' indigenous past. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Indigenous African Institutions

Africa

Transnational Pub Inc

Ayittey (economics, American U., Washington, DC) presents a detailed picture of pre-colonial and post-colonial Africa its culture, tradition, and indigenous institutions, including participatory democracy and a program for rebuilding the continent based upon Africans' indigenous past. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

George B.N. Ayittey

Social Sciences

Transnational Publishers Inc.,U.S.

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Defeating Dictators: Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

Defeating Dictators: Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

Africa Betrayed

Africa in Chaos

Indigenous African Institutions

Indigenous African Institutions