Title

From Democracy Deficit to Liberal Political Consolidation: Foreign Assistance and Democratization in Africa

Author

Amber WhittingtonFollow

Author's School

University College

Author's Department/Program

International Affairs

Language

English (en)

Date of Award

1-1-2012

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Chair and Committee

Andrew Sobel

Abstract

The correlation between foreign aid and democratization has a contentious history in the field of international affairs. The paradigm that foreign aid can be used to achieve democratization in foreign political systems underscores to the centrality of democracy in Western societies. This thesis explores the relationship between foreign aid and democratization in sub-Saharan Africa.

Comments

International Affairs

Permanent URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7936/K7TX3CFH

Recommended Citation

Whittington, Amber, "From Democracy Deficit to Liberal Political Consolidation: Foreign Assistance and Democratization in Africa" (2012). All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). 747.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/747