Global Perspectives on US Democratization Efforts

This edited volume follows up from Global Perspectives on US Foreign Policy: From the Outside In in providing unique perspectives on US foreign policy from citizens of countries affected. This approach allows the voices of those less commonly heard to be presented as part of the broader debate about US democracy assistance policies around the globe. Contributions from experts in the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Eastern Europe are included to ensure the most pressing issues of international relations in our time are addressed. This book should be read by anyone interested in the United States and global politics as it provides a fuller view of the world.

Provides insight into how other countries perceive US democratization policies and intentions abroad

Includes global contributions from the Middle East, Eastern Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, and beyond

Analyzes how US democratization efforts impact certain regions around the globe and how people from those regions react to those policies and efforts

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Sally Burt is Adjunct Lecturer at University of New South Wales, Australia. Her publications include At the President's Pleasure (2015), chapters in China and Burma in Hot Spot Histories: Asia and Oceania (2008), and Global Perspectives on US Foreign Policy (2013).
Daniel Añorve Añorve is Professor of Political Studies at Universidad de Guanajuato, Mexico. He is the coordinator of the Political Studies Master's Program. He is co-editor of the book Global Perspectives on US Foreign Policy (2013).

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This edited volume follows up from Global Perspectives on US Foreign Policy: From the Outside In in providing unique perspectives on US foreign policy from citizens of countries affected. This approach allows the voices of those less commonly heard to be presented as part of the broader debate about US democracy assistance policies around the globe. Contributions from experts in the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Eastern Europe are included to ensure the most pressing issues of international relations in our time are addressed. This book should be read by anyone interested in the United States and global politics as it provides a fuller view of the world.

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Lists of Tables and FiguresAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: US Democratization Efforts in GeneralUS Soft Power, the Studies of the United States Institutes Program and Democratization in US Foreign Policy (1998-2014)Daniel Anorve Anorve and Sally BurtPart II: US Democratization Efforts in AfricaLearning from the Curve: the Obama Administration's Promotion of Democracy in Africa Osaretin IdahosaThe US, Democratization and the Postcolonial States in sub-Saharan Africa: Development or Distortion? A Critical Appraisal Peter S. MasumbeUnited States and the Democratic Process in Cameroon from 1990 to 2013 David Mokam
Labor Standards in Trade Preference Laws between the US and Africa Pawel Frankowski
The United States and Democratization in Nigeria: Issues, Strategies and ImpactsMashood Omotosho
Part III: US Democratization Efforts in the Middle East and the BalkansThe Fight for Libya: the Strength of Force, not of Oil Funso Adesola
Effects of US Foreign Policy on Democratization Processes in the Republic of Macedonia: between Liberalism and RealismStojan Slaveski and Biljana Popovska
Part IV: US Democratization Efforts in Latin AmericaArgentina and Brazil: the Role of the United States in their Democratic TransitionsIgnacio Liendo
The Role of the United States in the Promotion of Criminal Justice Reform in Mexico: the Case of Law Schools Azul Aguiar-Aguilar and Jesus Ibarra-CardenasConclusionBibliographyNotes on Contributors Index