Review article: Zambia's foreign policy: themes and approaches
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The Foreign Policy of Zambia: Ideology and Interests
The foreign policy of any country contains a variety of values and goals, and advances several interests and concerns. This article examines the continuities and discontinuities, compatibilities and contradictions in the foreign policy of Zambia. In particular, it focuses on the emerging debate over the direction of the Zambian society and state, and over the definition of the national ideology of Humanism.
Regional Co-Operation and Conflict in Africa
The growth of both co-operation and conflict among the states of Africa is illustrative of the trend towards regionalism in world politics.1 The current international system contains a large number and rich diversity of actors. Most new countries are essentially regional states; although they are dependent on international exchange, their primary foreign policy concerns are concentrated at the regional level. The immediate issues which African states face are security and development within their region. The problems of strategic vulnerability and the possibilities for economic growth are both located at this level. The states of Africa have increased their military expenditures and development plans to incorporate regional threats and opportunities. Their tenuous independence has been protected and advanced through regional conflict and co-operation as well as through participation in the non-aligned coalition in international organizations and at world conferences.