"In this book, Barney Walsh presents an in-depth study of China's involvement in East Africa through specific focus on President Museveni of Uganda who has been uniquely influential in utilising China's presence to shape regional security dynamics in his favour. Focussing primarily on...

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1. Verfasser:	Walsh, Barney (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	London Bloomsbury Academic 2022
Schriftenreihe:	Peace, society, and the state in Africa
Schlagworte:	Einflussnahme Politik Internationale Politik Uganda China Museveni, Yoweri / 1944- Uganda / Politics and government / 1979- China / Foreign relation / Africa Africa / Foreign relations / China Ouganda / Politique et gouvernement / 1979- Afrique / Relations extérieures / Chine Diplomatic relations Politics and government Africa Since 1979
Online-Zugang:	BSB01 UBY01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	"In this book, Barney Walsh presents an in-depth study of China's involvement in East Africa through specific focus on President Museveni of Uganda who has been uniquely influential in utilising China's presence to shape regional security dynamics in his favour. Focussing primarily on the period 2010--2015, Walsh places the spotlight on the 'Coalition of the Willing' formed between Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, who undertook high-profile, exciting but controversial regional integration projects without Tanzania and Burundi. Key to those efforts were Chinese-funded mega-infrastructure projects, such as the Standard Gauge Railway and Uganda's oil pipeline. Walsh's analysis of the East African Community (EAC) reveals China's role in ongoing security issues related to terrorism, resulting from the country's role in small arms and light weapons (SALW) proliferation and the global ivory trade. Additionally, China is heavily implicated in the region's 'oil sector', as it is a market for oil, involved in developing the sector, and a key partner in mega-infrastructure construction. Throughout this, though the EAC as an institution has been trying to stabilise regional security dynamics and strengthen its institutional role, it has been unduly influenced by the personalities and presence of key African leaders. Here, Museveni's role in such processes has been crucial, as he has made great efforts to utilise Chinese engagement in order to shape regional processes."
Beschreibung:	Includes index
Beschreibung:	1 Online-Ressource (xii, 211 Seiten)
ISBN:	9781350255517 9781350255500
DOI:	10.5040/9781350255517