The Routledge Handbook on Asia–Africa Engagement

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The Routledge Handbook on Asia–Africa Engagement provides a comprehensive reference guide to the increasing and evolving interactions between African nations and rising Asian powers. It provides a detailed, state-of-the-art analysis of these connections, responding to the growing need for a systematic and holistic exploration of Asia–Africa relations. Incorporating theoretical and empirical... Read more

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Elem Eyrice-Tepeciklioğlu is a Full Professor in the Department of African Studies and Head of the Department of Area Studies at the Social Sciences University of Ankara, Turkey. She is also a non-resident research fellow in the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa (SIGLA) at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

Francois Vreÿ is an Emeritus Professor in Military Science with Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

Scarlett Cornelissen is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and Director of the Stellenbosch University Japan Centre.

Critics' Reviews

“This book captures the shifting center of gravity in Africa's international relations. The analysis of new actors that other works have overlooked — including those in West Asia and North Asia — is eye-opening. The quality of research by insiders from the emerging regions is outstanding. The book represents the state of the art of alternative approaches to international relations studies.”

Yoichi Mine, Executive Director, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development, Japan

"Africa's external engagements have dramatically shifted in recent years as economic power has shifted eastwards. Asia now looms large amongst African policy makers. In this comprehensive book tracking Africa–Asian relations, the focus is not merely on the traditional powerhouses of China and India but also smaller Asian states such as Malaysia whose African footprint is getting ever larger. The breadth of the book is such that it also includes West Asian states like Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. Empirically grounded, analytical, and meticulously well-researched, this book is a must for academics and policymakers seeking to understand Africa's eastward pivot."

Hussein Solomon, Senior Professor at the Center for Gender and Africa Studies, University of the Free State, South Africa

“For decades, Africa and Asia’s relationship was viewed through the lens of anti-colonial solidarity. At its core, Afro–Asian relations challenged Western dominance while simultaneously being influenced by it. However, this dynamic shifted with the changing global order. This shift introduced new actors, renegotiated alliances and partnerships, and fostered innovative approaches to development. A prime example is the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which seeks to emulate Asia’s integration model to boost regional self-reliance. The Routledge Handbook on Asia–Africa Engagement broadens its geographic focus to include the roles of “smaller” middle powers. The chapters explore their growing engagements alongside more traditional Asian players on the continent. Given the current state of flux in the international political economy and the security environment, this scholarly contribution adds valuable insights into the evolving role and impact of Africa–Asia relations.”

Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, Professor of International and Diplomacy Studies, Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, South Africa

The Routledge Handbook on Asia–Africa Engagement

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