Explaining Foreign Policy in Post-Colonial Africa

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Re-dedicated to the brightest star in the constellation, Mary Wanjiku Macharia-Magu, all her children all their/her/my children, for anchoring these turbulent times and sharing the joys of life and work. And to Dr. Akomolafe & departmental colleagues, for taking a chance on future possibilities; To other really special people Tina Thomas (and Andros), Jade Nicquole, the Bellos and Rose. To Ashia Danielle and zeitgeist conversations about the world and spirituality before pandemics. To Lessie, for excellence in everything. To Joy. For friendship, mentoring and 'my siblings'. To the next generation of leaders and activists I had the pleasure of teaching: to my many students who needed stuff to read Alesha, Alexis, Alicia, Aniyah, Breauna, Deja and thousands more. And to a continent figuring out its future in a most convoluted, post-colonial, post-Cold War, post-pandemic world.

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