Democracy in Africa
Christopher DeMuth of the American Enterprise Institute spoke briefly about the current political situation in Africa within the context of … read more
Christopher DeMuth of the American Enterprise Institute spoke briefly about the current political situation in Africa within the context of efforts to promote global democracy. Princeton University professor, Jeffrey Herbst, spoke about the “incomplete triumph of democracy in Africa.” He noted that in 2004 16 different countries in Africa held multi-party elections. He argued that successfully encouraging democracy in Africa is critical to U.S. interests. He spoke about the growth of democracy on the continent from the 1960s to the present, noting that authoritarian governments have declined. He argued that the growth of independent media outlets in Africa has also contributed to the growth of democracy there. He also noted that there has been “significant pressure” to democratize from Africans themselves. He also discussed obstacles to further democratization in Africa, including: poverty, ethnic conflict, the ready availability of weapons for rebel groups, and conflicts between Afri close
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