Intro
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I: Conceptualising State Politics in Africa
Chapter 1: Towards the Africa We Want! The Changing State Politics in Africa
Introduction
How We Understand State Politics Versus Public Policy in Eastern Africa
The Organisation of the Book
References
Chapter 2: State Politics and Public Policy in Africa: A State Transformation Perspective
Introduction
The State Versus Nation: Conceptualising the African State
State Transformation Phases

State Formation as Politics of Domination
State-Building as Politics of Consolidation
Nation-Building Politics or Politics of Participation
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Divergent Identity and State Formation in Eastern Africa: Legitimacy and Policy Performance
Introduction
Theoretical Frame
Proto-State
Colonial State
National Liberation State
Legitimacy and Performance
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 4: The "Boomerang Effect": Lessons Learned from Power Sharing in Kenya and Zimbabwe
Introduction

Kenya and Zimbabwe in Data Sets of Power Sharing
Kenya and Zimbabwe in the Consociational Literature
Kenya and Zimbabwe in the Regional Literature on Power Sharing and Consociationalism
Conclusion
References
Part II: State Formation and Politics of Consolidation in Eastern Africa
Chapter 5: Secessionist Claims and State-Building: The Emergence and Trends in Eastern Africa
Introduction
Emergence and Growth of Secession Movements in Africa: An Overview
Drivers of Secessionist Movements in Eastern Africa-A Comparative Analysis
The Political Rhetoric Drivers

Ethnonationalism or Ethnic Nationalism
Prosperity and Development Narratives
Policy Recommendations to Counter Secession Claims-Towards Nation-Building Strategies
Conclusions
References
Websites
Chapter 6: Ethio-Sudanese Relations: Revisiting Civil Wars, Refugeeism and Foreign Policy in Eastern Africa
Introduction
Revisiting the Context of Refugees, Foreign Policy and Inter-State Relations in Eastern Africa
Refugees and Ethio-Sudanese Relationship During the Cold War
Refugees and Ethio-Sudanese Relationships at the Present
Conclusion
References

Chapter 7: Confronting Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Eastern Africa
Introduction
Theoretical and Conceptual Analysis: Wicked Repertoires of Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Eastern Africa
Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Eastern Africa: An Overview
Confronting Terrorism: A Collaborative Web of Policy Designs and Networks
Policy Formulation by National Governments
CT/PVE Gains, Challenges and Prospects
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: The People's Defence Forces (Military) and State-Building Politics in Eastern Africa
Introduction