Abstract : In her book, Schmidt outlines the contemporary linkages between foreign powers and Africa as driven by western-led politics of intervention. She argues that through foreign interventions, “outsiders” are able to pursue, promote or attain their specific interests in Africa.
Political Theory courses are designed to expose students to political theory as the oldest sub-discipline of political science which carries the original sprit of the discipline. The courses focus on key conceptual issues, starting with attempts to delimit the concept, political theory, and then examine the scope, major classifications, and relevance of political theory to political science.
The department of political science and public administration hosted a conference on China-African relations where they deliberated on critical issues, explored alternative of doing business and strengthening relations between the Nations. Sino-African relations are a vibrant, two-way dynamic in which both sides adjust to policy initiatives and popular perceptions emanating from the other. China's role in Africa defies conventional stereotypes and punchy news headlines.
