Transnational Mobilization and Domestic Regime Change: Africa in Comparative Perspective (International Political Economy) [Hardcover]

Hans Peter Schmitz (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1403985383 | ISBN-13: 978-1403985385 | Publication Date: October 17, 2006

Africa represents the next frontier of the transnational politics of democratization. Recent efforts to promote human rights and democracy have yielded a mixed record of success. A comparison of regime change in Kenya and Uganda reveals how principled interventions have unintentional adverse effects on the democratic reform process. Persistent external efforts compromise the independence of domestic allies and strengthen those resisting democratic reforms. Domestic activists must carefully weigh the short-term benefits of transnational support against the harm it may cause.

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About the Author

HANS PETER SCHMITZ is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (October 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403985383
• ISBN-13: 978-1403985385
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,643,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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