Mathurin C Houngnikpo
Biographic Data
| ID | 186126 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mathurin C Houngnikpo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mathurin C |
| FAMILY NAME | Houngnikpo |
| SIGNATURE | HOUNGNIKPO M C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Miami University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Guarding the Guardians: Civil-Military Relations and Democratic Governance in Africa
The relationship between civil society and the armed forces is an essential part of any polity, democratic or otherwise, because a military force is after all a universal feature of social systems. Despite significant progress moving towards democracy among some African countries in the past decade, all too many African militaries have yet to accept core democratic principles regulating civilian authority over the military. This book explores the…
Post-face: Du lien entre État, armée et société
African agency in international politics
In the social sciences there is a longstanding debate over the primacy of structure or agency in shaping human behaviour. Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices, while structure is the recurrent patterned arrangements which influence or limit the choices and opportunities available. In a nutshell, the structure versus agency debate may be understood as an issue of socialization against autono…
Historical Dictionary of Benin
Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems. Since its democracy it has taken important steps towards laying the foundation for the rule of law by establishing stable political institutions that can withstand the test of time. It has also engage…
Africa’s Elusive Quest for Development
Matt Houngnikpo examines how domestic conflict, economic stagnation, political instability, poverty and underdevelopment have plagued Africa for decades. He argues that a reversal of the political, ec
Africa at its Nadir
Many in the media describe contemporary Africa as a “continent in crisis,” a “region in turmoil,” “on a precipice,” and “suffering.” 1 These images recall sensationalist accounts by nineteenth-century missionaries eager to convince others of the continent’s need for “civilization” and “salvation,” but they also reflect today’s realities in Africa. Abusive and autocratic governance underlies economic decay, state collapse, ethnic violence, civil w…
Conclusion
The dawning of the post-cold war era in Africa has inspired new visions of political and economic renewal unmatched since the first years of independence. Unlike those first years of independence, people now realize that the path to these visions may be tortuous. Campaigns for democratization in much of the continent have energized African peoples perhaps as profoundly as did the nationalist movements a generation ago when it became apparent that…
A Synopsis of Africa’s Plight
In the name of their mission civilisatrice (civilizing mission), 1 of taming the “savages,” Europeans returned to Africa and despoiled the continent of material and human resources. 2 They left no stone unturned in their search for wealth, and Carter and O’Meara maintain rightly that “Africa has suffered the rape of its people through the slave trade ... and the exploitation of its natural resources.” 3 After realizing the true goal of European p…
Holding Democracy Accountable in Latin America
As Latin America entered the twenty-first century, democratic regimes existed alongside a range of deeply disturbing political and socioeconomic problems, from rampant corruption and widespread violence to wrenching inequalities. The “third wave” of democratization (Huntington 1991) swept away the military dictatorships that had marked the 1970s and 1980s, restoring elected civilian governments throughout Central and South America. However, the e…
Imagining the Congo: The International Relations of Identity
Imagining the Congo: The International Relations of Identity. By Kevin C. Dunn. New York: Palgrave, 2003. 228p. $79.95 cloth, $26.95 paper. Created to conceal foreign exploitation of ivory and rubber, the Congo represented the instrument of an extractive colonization system, before turning violent and paternalistic. The Congo is the most egregious example of the ruthless exploitation of Africans for riches. Its independence came suddenly and unex…
Africa Between Despair and Hope
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Pax Democratica: The Gospel According to St. Democracy
The thaw of the Cold War ended the chess game between the superpowers and seemingly gave new momentum to the revival and spread of liberal democracy and its corollary, capitalism. Just as missionaries once offered Christianity to “save” colonised peoples, democracy has become the new gospel promising “salvation”. Both donor and recipient countries appeal to democracy, hoping that it will reverse decades of misfortune. Donor nations and multilater…
The Imperial Mantle: The United States, Decolonization, and the Third World (review)
Determinants of Democratization in Africa: A Comparative Study of Benin and Togo
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Statement of Problem and Research Objectives Chapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Democratization, Civil Society, the Military and Political Culture in Africa Chapter 5 Benin and Togo Through History Chapter 6 National Conference and Political Transition in Africa Chapter 7 The Military and Democratization in Africa Chapter 8 Interpretation of Findings Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter 10 Bibliograph…
Regional Disparities in Nigeria's Development: Lessons and Challenges for the Twenty-First Century (review)
Aka, Ebenezer O., Jr. 2000. Regional Disparities in Nigeria's Development: Lessons and Challenges for the Twenty-first Century. Lanham, MD: University Press of America. 205 pp
The Congo-Zaire Experience, 1960-98
Historical Dictionary of Benin
Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems. Since its democracy it has taken important steps towards laying the foundation for the rule of law by establishing stable political institutions that can withstand the test of time. It has also engage…
Determinants of Democratization in Africa: A Comparative Study of Benin and Togo
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Statement of Problem and Research Objectives Chapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Democratization, Civil Society, the Military and Political Culture in Africa Chapter 5 Benin and Togo Through History Chapter 6 National Conference and Political Transition in Africa Chapter 7 The Military and Democratization in Africa Chapter 8 Interpretation of Findings Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter 10 Bibliograph…
Imagining the Congo: The International Relations of Identity
Imagining the Congo: The International Relations of Identity. By Kevin C. Dunn. New York: Palgrave, 2003. 228p. $79.95 cloth, $26.95 paper. Created to conceal foreign exploitation of ivory and rubber, the Congo represented the instrument of an extractive colonization system, before turning violent and paternalistic. The Congo is the most egregious example of the ruthless exploitation of Africans for riches. Its independence came suddenly and unex…
Guarding the Guardians: Civil-Military Relations and Democratic Governance in Africa
The relationship between civil society and the armed forces is an essential part of any polity, democratic or otherwise, because a military force is after all a universal feature of social systems. Despite significant progress moving towards democracy among some African countries in the past decade, all too many African militaries have yet to accept core democratic principles regulating civilian authority over the military. This book explores the…
The Congo-Zaire Experience, 1960-98
Regional Disparities in Nigeria's Development: Lessons and Challenges for the Twenty-First Century (review)
Aka, Ebenezer O., Jr. 2000. Regional Disparities in Nigeria's Development: Lessons and Challenges for the Twenty-first Century. Lanham, MD: University Press of America. 205 pp
Determinants of Democratization in Africa: A Comparative Study of Benin and Togo
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Statement of Problem and Research Objectives Chapter 4 Theoretical Perspectives on Democratization, Civil Society, the Military and Political Culture in Africa Chapter 5 Benin and Togo Through History Chapter 6 National Conference and Political Transition in Africa Chapter 7 The Military and Democratization in Africa Chapter 8 Interpretation of Findings Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter 10 Bibliograph…
Pax Democratica: The Gospel According to St. Democracy
The thaw of the Cold War ended the chess game between the superpowers and seemingly gave new momentum to the revival and spread of liberal democracy and its corollary, capitalism. Just as missionaries once offered Christianity to “save” colonised peoples, democracy has become the new gospel promising “salvation”. Both donor and recipient countries appeal to democracy, hoping that it will reverse decades of misfortune. Donor nations and multilater…
The Imperial Mantle: The United States, Decolonization, and the Third World (review)
Holding Democracy Accountable in Latin America
As Latin America entered the twenty-first century, democratic regimes existed alongside a range of deeply disturbing political and socioeconomic problems, from rampant corruption and widespread violence to wrenching inequalities. The “third wave” of democratization (Huntington 1991) swept away the military dictatorships that had marked the 1970s and 1980s, restoring elected civilian governments throughout Central and South America. However, the e…
Imagining the Congo: The International Relations of Identity
Imagining the Congo: The International Relations of Identity. By Kevin C. Dunn. New York: Palgrave, 2003. 228p. $79.95 cloth, $26.95 paper. Created to conceal foreign exploitation of ivory and rubber, the Congo represented the instrument of an extractive colonization system, before turning violent and paternalistic. The Congo is the most egregious example of the ruthless exploitation of Africans for riches. Its independence came suddenly and unex…
Africa Between Despair and Hope
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Africa’s Elusive Quest for Development
Matt Houngnikpo examines how domestic conflict, economic stagnation, political instability, poverty and underdevelopment have plagued Africa for decades. He argues that a reversal of the political, ec
Africa at its Nadir
Many in the media describe contemporary Africa as a “continent in crisis,” a “region in turmoil,” “on a precipice,” and “suffering.” 1 These images recall sensationalist accounts by nineteenth-century missionaries eager to convince others of the continent’s need for “civilization” and “salvation,” but they also reflect today’s realities in Africa. Abusive and autocratic governance underlies economic decay, state collapse, ethnic violence, civil w…
Conclusion
The dawning of the post-cold war era in Africa has inspired new visions of political and economic renewal unmatched since the first years of independence. Unlike those first years of independence, people now realize that the path to these visions may be tortuous. Campaigns for democratization in much of the continent have energized African peoples perhaps as profoundly as did the nationalist movements a generation ago when it became apparent that…
A Synopsis of Africa’s Plight
In the name of their mission civilisatrice (civilizing mission), 1 of taming the “savages,” Europeans returned to Africa and despoiled the continent of material and human resources. 2 They left no stone unturned in their search for wealth, and Carter and O’Meara maintain rightly that “Africa has suffered the rape of its people through the slave trade ... and the exploitation of its natural resources.” 3 After realizing the true goal of European p…
Historical Dictionary of Benin
Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems. Since its democracy it has taken important steps towards laying the foundation for the rule of law by establishing stable political institutions that can withstand the test of time. It has also engage…
Post-face: Du lien entre État, armée et société
African agency in international politics
In the social sciences there is a longstanding debate over the primacy of structure or agency in shaping human behaviour. Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices, while structure is the recurrent patterned arrangements which influence or limit the choices and opportunities available. In a nutshell, the structure versus agency debate may be understood as an issue of socialization against autono…
Guarding the Guardians: Civil-Military Relations and Democratic Governance in Africa
The relationship between civil society and the armed forces is an essential part of any polity, democratic or otherwise, because a military force is after all a universal feature of social systems. Despite significant progress moving towards democracy among some African countries in the past decade, all too many African militaries have yet to accept core democratic principles regulating civilian authority over the military. This book explores the…
Political science (14 works) · Law (10 works) · Development economics (9 works) · Politics (9 works) · African history and culture studies (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Economics (7 works) · Political economy (7 works) · Democracy (5 works) · Geography (5 works)