The complexities and uncertainties of development -- The domestic context -- History and the legacy of colonialism -- Big men, personal rule, and patronage politics -- Violent conflict and civil war -- Political change and democratization -- Core development questions -- Africa's growth puzzle...

"A long road to substantive levels of industrialization still lies ahead of most African countries. The challenges facing policy-makers, industrialists, industrial development activist and all other actors in these countries are enormous. This raises the question as to, what role the...

Introduction / Tim Niblock 1. - 1 The Dynamics of the BRICS Grouping: Convergences and Disparities with the GCC's Global Posture and Stances / Tim Niblock 8. - 2 GCC-BRICS Strategic Cooperation in the New Era: The Dual Implications of Geoeconomics and Geopolitics / Degang Sun 40. - 3 Taking...