MACMILLAN Emerging Powers in Africa: A New Wave in the Relationship? (International Political Economy Series)

This empirically and theoretically grounded book provides insights into the ascendance of powers such as Turkey, South Korea and Indonesia and their relationship with Africa. Leading scholars present case studies from the BRICS and beyond to demonstrate the constantly evolving and complex character of these ties and their place in the global capitalist order. They also offer new theoretical insights, as well as theorisation of the spatio-temporal dynamics involved in processes of accumulation within the African space. Their contention is that, despite their supposed anti-imperialism, these emerging powers have become agents for continued uneven development. This innovative edited collection will appeal to students and scholars of international relations, political science, development studies, area studies, geography and economics. From the Back Cover This empirically and theoretically grounded book provides insights into the ascendance of powers such as Turkey, South Korea and Indonesia and their relationship with Africa. Leading scholars present case studies from the BRICS and beyond to demonstrate the constantly evolving and complex character of these ties and their place in the global capitalist order. They also offer new theoretical insights, as well as theorisation of the spatio-temporal dynamics involved in processes of accumulation within the African space. Their contention is that, despite their supposed anti-imperialism, these emerging powers have become agents for continued uneven development. This innovative edited collection will appeal to students and scholars of international relations, political science, development studies, area studies, geography and economics. About the Author Justin van der Merwe is Senior Researcher at the Centre for Military Studies of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.  Alexandra Arkhangelskaya is Researcher at the Centre for Southern African Studies of the Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia. She is also Leading Researcher at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia.  Ian Taylor is Professor in International Relations and African Political Economy at the University of St Andrews, UK, and also Chair Professor in the School of International Studies, Renmin University of China. He is Professor Extraordinary in Political Science at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.