Emergence of Africa in International Politics

Perpetration of inhuman atrocities on the majority of native blacks by the white regime of Preforia in order to perpetuate the apartheid system in South Africa has indeed drawn the attention of the world community. The frontline states of the African continent are also in focus for continuous sustained onslaught of South African army. Eminent scholars both in India and Agrica have attempted to depict the various facets of emergence of Africa in International affairs. They have contributed in such a manner and in such styles that a wide spectrum of the continent’s problems are easily comprehended. Notwithstanding its abundant resources, the continent remained in a perpetual state of impoverishment. This has been attributed due to imperialist designs of western powers and at the same time the suppression of the political will of the people in the continent. How far the attempted revolution of African people was successful? What were the designs of the imperialists in Africa? Is it a race or class that has dominated the contemporary politics in the continent? How non-aligned movement has emerged as the viable movement to two alternative systems of bipolarization in international politics. The role of Third World as the monolithic organization against neo-colonial designs, particularly in dealing with the resources of the continent has also been reflected in the writings of the authors. These and other related events have been dealt with at a length by the scholars. Besides these. The role of the United Nations, both as a peacekeeper and catalyst to prevent the apartheid system has been accorded due place by the authors. Significant role of Agrica fund to mitigate the sufferings of frontline states has added new dimensions to political affairs of the continent. The new international economic order, transfer of technology, the role of multinationals and its offshoots find due recognition in the contents of the book.

Dr. Taufiq Ahmad Nizami (b. 1944) has had a brilliant academic career. In 1965 he passed M.A. in Political Science and was awarded the University Gold Medal for standing first. He received his Ph.D. in International Affairs from the Aligarh Muslim University, where he is currently serving as Reader in Political Science. He was visiting Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Institute of International Relations, University of South Carolina, Columbia (1971-73), USA. He represented India at several International Seminars and Conferences in USA and Africa. He was invited by the University of Dar es Salam, Tanzania to teach International Affairs (1977-81). He visited several universities of USA and Canada (June-July 1989) to discuss the theme of his forthcoming book on Nehru-the Architect of Modern India. His name appears in the 5th edition of ‘MEN of ACHIEVEMENT” published by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England. He has already authored about half dozen outstanding books to his credit.