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OverviewThis book explores British post-colonial foreign policy towards Kenya from 1963 to 1980. It reveals the extent and nature of continued British government influence in Kenya after independence. It argues that this was not simply about neo-colonialism, and Kenya’s elite had substantial agency to shape the relationship. The first section addresses how policy was made and the role of High Commissions and diplomacy. It emphasises contingency, with policy produced through shared interests and interaction with leading Kenyans. It argues that British policy-makers helped to create and then reinforced Kenya’s neo-patrimonialism. The second part examines the economic, military, personal and diplomatic networks which successive British governments sustained with independent Kenya. A combination of interlinked interests encouraged British officials to place a high value on this relationship, even as their world commitments diminished. This book appeals to those interested in Kenyan history, post-colonial Africa, British foreign policy, and forms of diplomacy and policy-making. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Poppy CullenPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783319858739ISBN 10: 3319858734 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 14 August 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: From Mau Mau enemies to ‘best friends’.- Part I. Making Policy.- Chapter 2. British institutions and actors.- Chapter 3. Kenyan institutions and actors.- Part II. Policy-making and the Anglo-Kenyan relationship, 1963-1980.- Chapter 4. 1963-1964: Decolonising a difficult colony.- Chapter 5. 1965-1969: Ensuring a valuable relationship.- Chapter 6. 1970-1973: Negotiating benefits and challenges.- Chapter 7. 1974-July 1978: Waning relationships and interests.- Chapter 8. August 1978-1980: Succeeding with a new president.- Chapter 9. Conclusion: A ‘special’ relationship.ReviewsAuthor InformationPoppy Cullen is Teaching Associate in African history at the University of Cambridge, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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