"China is the rising power of the early 21st century. In recent years, its economy has turned into a driving locomotive for the entire Asian continent. Undoubtedly, the country has become an important factor in global politics and economics with a tremendous impact on the political, social and...

The age of American global dominance is ending. In recent years, risky economic and foreign policies have steadily eroded the power structure in place since the Cold War. And now, staggering under a huge burden of debt, the country must make some tough choices--or watch its creditors walk away....

Preface -- U.S. trade and investment relationship with sub-Saharan Africa: the African Growth and Opportunity Act / Vivian C. Jones -- Africa command: U.S. strategic interests and the role of the U.S. military in Africa / Lauren Ploch -- South Africa: current issues and U.S. relations / Lauren...