Dreams of Power

Abstract

Introduction, methodology and theoretical perspectives ideology concluding remarks. The structures of African politics: domestic conditions, foreign policy and international relations - introduction some general characteristics of African states the foreign policy of African states the structures of Africa's international relations. Some historical and ideological perspectives: introduction the nature of manifestations of African nationalism the nature and manifestations of Pan-Africanism an outline of Pan-Africa co-operation 1945-1960. The formation of the organisation of African unity: introduction th emergence of inter-African cleavages 1960-1962 towards reconciliation 1962-1963 the preparatory conference of foreign ministers, Addis Ababa, 15-21 May 1963 the summit of heads of state and government, Addis Ababa, 22-25 May 1963 of mice and bombs - evaluations. The internal functioning of the OAU: introduction some legal parameters the institutional evolution of the OAU - an overview the house of Africans - the General secretariat in perspective operating on arrears - the OAU and its budget the African family - the policy organs in perspective evaluations. The OAU and the struggle against colonialism: introductory observations between shifts and ambiguities - OAU diplomacy on southern Africa no alternative but the use of force - the OAU and the armed struggle greed and touch of megalomania - the OAU and the Western Sahara crisis evaluation and afterthoughts. The OAU and the management of Africa's political order I: the world's village idiot - the OAU's rationale of dispute settlement not peace, not war - the OAU and the management of inter-African conflicts. The OAU and the management of Africa's political order II: is this the way you fee your children, OAU? - the Pan-African forum and internal conflicts grandiloquent notions - the military dimensions of the continental order in a world where it is dangerous to be on your own - the OAU and the global role of Africa evaluations. Conclusions: theories of politics the functioning of OAU some ideological perspectives. Epilogue - Africa and unity.