Intro
Preface
Contents
Notes on Contributors
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I Conceptual and Contextual Background
1 Exploring the Governance, Security and Development Nexus: Africa Rising?
Introduction
The Protagonist School: Neo-Liberal Political Economy
The Critical Political Economy School
The Governance, Security and Development Nexus
Areas of Progress
Progress and Contradictions: Empirical Trends and Concluding Remarks
References
2 Interrogating the Political Economy of Africa Rising: Who Are the "African Tigers"?

Introduction
Economic Growth Timeline of the SSA
How Inclusive Is "Africa Rising"?
How Productive Is "Africa Rising"
Who Are the "Africa Rising" Drivers? A Tale of the Big, Small and Fast Cats
Conclusion
References
Part II Interrogating the Global Dimensions of Africa Rising
3 Africa-EU Relations and the Politics of International Development
Introduction
The Politics of International Development and Development Aid in a Changing World
The Evolution of EU-Africa Relations

Promoting a Mutually Beneficial Relationship for Sustainable Growth and Development in Africa
Conclusion
References
4 Africa-US Relations: The Politics of Trade, Investment and Security
Introduction
A Short History of Africa-US Relation
Trade and Investment: Evaluating the Africa Growth Opportunity Acts (AGOA)
Security
Trade and Investment: The Declining Influence of the United States
Conclusion
References
5 The Political Economy of Africa's Relations with China
Introduction

New Frontier of Diplomacy and Critical Geopolitics as Explanations to China-Africa Relations
China from Non-interventionist to Active Engagement in Africa
Africa's Relations with China and Its Implications
Conclusion
References
6 Foreign Direct Investments and Africa Rising: A Critical Assessment
Introduction
The Role of FDI in the Development of States: A Theoretical Perspective
The Contribution of FDI Flows in the Africa Rising Narrative
Africa's Six Lions
The Character of FDI to Africa
Conclusion
References

Part III The Regional Imperatives of Africa Rising
7 Regional Trade and Security Cooperation: A Case Study of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Introduction
ECOWAS and Trade Cooperation in West Africa
Regional Security Cooperation in ECOWAS
Horizontal Complementarity Between Trade and Security Cooperation: West Africa on the Rise
Conclusion
References
8 Trade and Security Cooperation in the SADC Region: Optimising the Developmental Role of Paradiplomacy
Introduction
SADC Trade and Security Cooperation: Legal and Institutional Framework