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Course Outline ASP 140 AFRICA IN THE UNIPOLAR WORLD

The course ASP 140: Africa in the Unipolar World examines the impact of the Cold War on African politics and foreign policy, focusing on the influence of superpowers on the continent's development. It explores themes such as nationalism, liberation movements, and the role of Ghana in fighting colonialism and apartheid. Additionally, the course provides insights into the effects of the Cold War and the current Russian-Ukraine conflict on Africa.

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Course Outline ASP 140 AFRICA IN THE UNIPOLAR WORLD

The course ASP 140: Africa in the Unipolar World examines the impact of the Cold War on African politics and foreign policy, focusing on the influence of superpowers on the continent's development. It explores themes such as nationalism, liberation movements, and the role of Ghana in fighting colonialism and apartheid. Additionally, the course provides insights into the effects of the Cold War and the current Russian-Ukraine conflict on Africa.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES CENTRE FOR AFRICAN AND


INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
ASP 140: AFRICA IN THE UNIPOLAR WORLD
2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The intensification of the East-West conflict (the Cold War) following the and of the Second
World War was one of the most crucial dynamics in African politics and foreign policy.
Specifically, the behavior of one or both superpowers (the United States and Russia) and their
relations with African countries have been vital issues in African politics and foreign policy
formulation. The course gives a comprehensive insight into how the Cold War dynamics have
shaped Africa's political and economic development. It examines the response of Africa to the bi-
polarization of the world and encourages students to develop an understanding of how the
polarization influenced various forms of nationalist and liberation movements on the continent. It
leads students to develop an appreciation of why Africans in Central and Southern African
regions experienced much more tortuous and difficult road in their journey to independence than
other regions in sub-Saharan Africa. It examines the collective approach taken by 'Third World'
countries (eg. NAM) in response to the effects of the cold war. It looks at the specific role played
by Ghana in supporting the fight against colonialism and the apartheid system. Finally, the
course helps students to develop a more informed understanding of the Russian-Ukraine war.
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Understanding key Concepts: Capitalism, socialism, communism, democracy & Social-
democracy.
2. The Cold War
3. Africa and the Cold War.
4. The Apartheid System and the Cold War.
5. Pan-Africanism and Independence Movements.
6. Proxy Wars in Africa.
7. Ghana's Fight against Apartheid.
8. Effects of the Cold War on Africa.
9. Effects of the End of the Cold War on Africa.
10. Understanding Russia-Ukraine war

1 Mr. Quansah
KEY REFERENCES:
S. J. Bali, The Cold War Stephen Arbatov, Cold War or Detente Frederick Cooper, Africa since
1940
April A. Gordon and Donal L. Gordon, Understanding Contemporary Africa
J. Gus Lebenow, African Politics: Crises and Challenges Christopher Clapham, Africa and the
International System
M. E. Ethridge and H. Handelman, Politics in a Changing World
Van Diepon Mariet (ed.), The National Question in South Africa Person Neil, A New History of
South Africa
Khanna, V. N. International Relations Kevin Shilington, History of Africa
Erik Gilbert et.al. Africa in World Politics J. D. Omar, The State in Modern Society Chazan
Naomi et.al. Politics and Society in Contemporary Africa Faust, John R and Judith F. Kornberg,
China in World Affairs Richard Sandbrook, Closing the Circle
Richard Sandbrook, The Politics of Africa's Economic Stagnation Richard Joseph (ed.), State,
Conflict, and Democracy in Africa Daniel Spikes, Angola and Politics of Intervention Charles W.
Kegley Jr. And Eugene R. Wittkopf, World Politics
Jan Aart Scholte, Globalisation: A Critical Introduction V. N. Khana, International Relations
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
PROF. WILSON K. YAYOH
wyayoh@ucc.edu.gh

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