Breaking and Making of the State

With regard to Africa, it is noted that much of the literature views political change, reversing cause and effect. It is believed that bad policies have led to a failure in effective ruling since independence. Thus an attempt to withdraw from predatory and ineffective rulers has led to a decline in state institutions. On the other hand it is stated that when political authority collapsed and African governments were faced with sudden urbanization and overpopulation, the governments were overwhelmed. Regardless of explanations for current status, Africa as a weak state is explored.

The capacity of a weak state to manipulate external actors is discussed along with the commercial advantages of the weak state. The authors present their theory of how the weak state, such as Africa, is assisted by the current global economy which provides rulers with the tools to act in their won interest and respond to their political struggle.

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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page)

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