Global security watch-- Kenya
By: Donovan C. Chau.
Series: Global security watch
Publisher: Praeger Security International
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9780313378805; 9780313378812
Subjects: National security -- Kenya; Kenya -- Strategic aspects; Kenya -- Military policy; Kenya -- Armed Forces; Kenya -- Politics and government; Kenya -- Foreign relations -- Africa, East; Africa, East -- Foreign relations -- Kenya; Kenya -- Foreign relations -- United States; United States -- Foreign relations -- Kenya
Description: Kenya plays a key role in the conflicts between the Western and Islamic worlds, making a grasp of its politics, international relations, military services, and security status an important study. "Global Security Watch--Kenya" provides a thorough introduction to the security issues facing the modern-day nation, offering policymakers, researchers, and general readers a window into this globally important, sub-Saharan country. This expert analysis is the first to examine the strategic dimensions of Kenya and the political and military circumstances that have shaped the country. Following an overview of Kenya's history, geography, and politics, the book explores the development of the Kenya Armed Forces; Kenya's critical relations and security issues in Greater East Africa, particularly with Tanzania, Uganda, and Somalia; and the country's strategic relations with the United States. Drawing on objective historical and contemporary research, interviews with influential figures, and his own first-hand experiences, the author underscores Kenya's enduring strategic importance and offers recommendations on policy decisions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The geography and politics of Kenya; title: The Kenya armed forces; title: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda; title: Kenya and Somalia; title: U.S.-Kenya strategic relations; title: Conclusion; title: Appendix A: Biographies; title: Appendix B: Chronology.