Normativity in African Regional Relations

Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere

doi:10.5771/9781786615909

Normativity in African Regional Relations

1. Auflage 2022

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doi.org/10.5771/9781786615909
ISBN print: 978-1-78661-589-3
ISBN online: 978-1-78661-590-9
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

In cases that involve domination of, and discrimination against, minorities, the most common solution is the promotion of minority rights. However, this book contends that in the context of migrant minorities in Africa, appealing to minority rights is not a workable solution due to the historical abuses and discrimination of minorities both within and across African states.

Through insightful philosophical analysis, Abumere argues for a new normative international relations among African states, which includes the adoption of minority rights, but does not rely on them. He analyses the possible consequences of the newly ratified African Continental Free Trade Agreement, looking at how it may encourage a more integrated Africa, but also may increase the chances of domination and discrimination against minorities. Abumere explains that in order to have normative international relations that transcends realist-rationalist fundamentalism, African states must be amenable to a fusion of horizons.

Schlagworte

Minority rights Africa African Continental Free Trade Agreement normative international relations normativity migrant minorities migrants minorities politics discrimination international relations fusion of horizons domination identity

Kapitel Ausklappen | EinklappenSeiten
i–vi Preface i–vi
- Contents
1–6 Introduction 1–6
7–32 Chapter One Identities and Differences 7–32
33–52 Chapter Two The Problem of Domination and Discrimination, and the Right to Immigration 33–52
53–80 Chapter Three Expected Migrant Minorities and Problematic Identities and Differences 53–80
81–106 Chapter Four Problems With Minority Rights Approach 81–106
107–122 Chapter Five A Preliminary Discourse on a Realistic Resolution to Domination and Discrimination 107–122
123–140 Chapter Six The Status of Minority Rights in Africa 123–140
141–158 Chapter Seven The African Union and Normative International Relations 141–158
159–174 Chapter Eight Future of Normative International Relations in Africa 159–174
175–176 Conclusion 175–176
177–180 Index 177–180
181–182 About the Author 181–182

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