The African Union, R2P and the challenges of capability

Adigbuo, Ebere Richard

doi:10.31920/2050-4306/2019/v8n1a6

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“…By the twilight of the 1990s, global and regional powers initiated diplomatic efforts through the UN and the AU, respectively, to resolve the conflicting norms of state sovereignty and individual sovereignty (for a fuller account of both global and regional multilateral diplomatic endeavors, see Ifediora 2021). Both the regional and global multilateral initiatives succeeded: the regional multilateral initiative was led by the Organization of African Unity Williams 2007Williams , 2009Murithi 2007;Kuwali 2011;Sarkin 2016;Adigbuo 2019) have used the norm contestation concept of localization to understand and contextualize Article 4(h) and R2P, while others (Aning and Edu-Afful 2016) have employed the concept of agency to explain Africa's support for the R2P norm. The outcome was the subordination of the right to protect to R2P, completely missing the significance of Article 4(h) in the changing world order.…”

Section: Norms Of Humanitarian Interventionmentioning

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Alternate Norms: New Contestation Theory on Subsidiary Norms in the Changing World Order

Ifediora

2024

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Norm contestation theory is a significant innovation in constructivist research on dynamics and (d)evolution of liberal international norms. Yet a wide blindspot exists where norms originating from the world’s regions, or what scholars call “subsidiary norms,” that challenge liberal norms and world order are unexplored or described as regional powers’ struggles to safeguard their independence or promote preferred international norms. This article stimulates a healthier consciousness for the study of such norms, which I name alternate norms. Tapping into concepts of contested subsidiarity and changing world order, I develop a new contestation theory on subsidiary norms: regional powers make alternate norms to set up primacy and dominate the governance of global issues within a geographical/spatial boundary. Alternate norms underline regional powers’ strategic narratives and conceptions of the world; they are structurally robust and fittest for underpinning a more legitimate, just, and diverse world order.

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Section: Norms Of Humanitarian Interventionmentioning

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Alternate Norms: New Contestation Theory on Subsidiary Norms in the Changing World Order

Ifediora

2024

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“…Rather than uplifting people experiencing poverty and promoting progress, aid money can fuel corruption. The African Union estimates that corruption costs the continent $150 billion annually, and international donors often disregard the inadvertent contribution of aid money to graft (Adeniyi et al, 2016). Consequently, many African governments have become heavily dependent on foreign aid, leading to minimal human development and insignificant per capita income (Dambisa, 2009).…”

Section: Foreign Aids and Tradementioning

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The Effects of Neocolonialism on Africa’s Development

Obikwelu Ifeanyi John,

Gérard-Marie Messina,

Odumegwu, Andy Chukwuemeka

2023

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This article examines the effects of neocolonialism on Africa’s development and explores potential strategies to counter its negative impact. The legacy of colonialism has cast a long shadow over the continent, with neocolonial practices posing significant obstacles to sustained socio-economic growth and self-determination. This study aims to extensively understand neocolonialism’s multifaceted impacts on Africa’s economic growth and development by employing a qualitative approach and analyzing secondary data sources. The analysis highlights the intricate dynamics of neocolonial control in Africa, including economic dominance, political interference, cultural subjugation, and power imbalances. Moreover, it sheds light on the role of foreign aid and trade, multinational corporations, and international financial institutions in perpetuating neocolonial practices. These means and mechanisms enable the former colonial powers to exert indirect influence over Africa’s economic and political landscape, impeding genuine progress. Findings reveal that Africa’s nominal and flag independence following decolonization has not translated into genuine autonomy and self-sufficiency. Instead, the continent continues to face economic dependence, corruption, and stunted development due to neocolonial exploitation. The exploitation of Africa’s vast natural and human resources, unequal trade relationships, and support for authoritarian regimes have all contributed to the continent’s ongoing struggles. To address these challenges, the article proposes tentative strategies and solutions. These include promoting fair trade practices, empowering African nations to regain control over their resources and economies, promoting regional integration and cooperation, strengthening governance and institutions, and fostering a more equitable global economic order. Africa can achieve genuine economic growth, social progress, and self-determination by countering neocolonial practices and fostering sustainable development. Acknowledging the complex web of neocolonial dynamics is crucial for formulating effective strategies and policies to dismantle neocolonial structures and promote sustainable development.

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“…It is a historical fact that it was when Alexander the Great conquered Alexandria, that Egypt's archival materials were taken to Greece, the foundation center of Western academy. 1 There is no doubt that the same Egypt located in Africa gave us Imotep, the designer of the Egyptian pyramid, a scientist and the progenitor of modern medicine. Again Ahmes --the great mathematician--that authored the premier mathematical textbook is also an African.…”

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“…Again Ahmes --the great mathematician--that authored the premier mathematical textbook is also an African. 1 These great accomplishments were rubbished with colonial invasions.…”

Section: Conceptualizing Technology and Foreign Policymentioning

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“…In effect, deficits in technological advancements, have affected Nigeria's leadership role quest within the ECOWAS sub-region and the entire continent. 1 It has also affected Nigeria's military capabilities, as she displays pacifist tendencies even when its territorial integrity is subverted. 8 Technological backwardness is also likely to affect Nigeria's aspiration as a permanent member of the Security Council.…”

Section: Technology and Nigeria's Foreign Policymentioning

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Contemporary international system, aligning technology with Nigeria’s foreign policy

Adigbuo¹

2023

SIJ

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Technology has always played a crucial role in global politics, security, economics and culture. It has continuously shaped the structure of the global system, its actors, and the relations between them and vice versa. Yet analysts have down played its importance. Despite its benign neglect, international politics is tailored by technology. Technology is understood as an integral component of the international system that fashions global interactions and itself is affected by global politics, economics, and culture. This essay argues that to understand the transformation in global affairs, technology has to be integrated more systematically into the theoretical discussions of International Relations (IR). To achieve this objective, an interdisciplinary approach that systematically incorporates insights of Science and Technology Studies (S&TS) into IR is deployed; this method provides a better perception of how technology, politics and the international system interact with each other. In so doing, it opens the field of IR to a wealthier understanding of how global systemic change is affected by technology and how international economics, politics, and culture impact technological evolution.

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The African Union, R2P and the challenges of capability

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Alternate Norms: New Contestation Theory on Subsidiary Norms in the Changing World Order

Alternate Norms: New Contestation Theory on Subsidiary Norms in the Changing World Order

The Effects of Neocolonialism on Africa’s Development

Contemporary international system, aligning technology with Nigeria’s foreign policy

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