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The Royal African Society and Yale University Press invite you to the launch of Professor Stephen Chan's:
Southern Africa: Old Treacheries and New Deceits - 6pm, 5th May
The Book
Stephen Chan explores the political landscape of southern Africa, examining how it's poised to change over the next years and what the repercussions are likely to be across the continent.
Chan draws on three decades of experience to provide the definitive inside guide to this complex region and offer insight on how the near future is likely to be a litmus test not just for this trio of countries but for all of Africa.
Along the way, the personalities and abilities of key players, such as Robert Mugabe, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma and Morgan Tsvangirai emerge in honest and sometimes surprising detail.
The Author
Stephen Chan is Professor of International Relations at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He writes regularly for Prospect magazine and the New Statesman. His many publications include Robert Mugabe: A Life of Power and Violence. Chan was recently awarded an OBE for his work in Africa.
Respondent
Dr Knox Chitiyo - RUSI Africa Fellow
Chair
Renee Horne - Journalist and doctoral student (SOAS)
Venue
Brunei Suite SOAS WC1H 0XG
Date and Time
Thurs 5th May, 6pm
The launch will be followed by a drinks reception
Please RSVP to rsvp@royalafricansociety.org
Southern Africa: Old Treacheries and New Deceits - 6pm, 5th May
The Book
Stephen Chan explores the political landscape of southern Africa, examining how it's poised to change over the next years and what the repercussions are likely to be across the continent.
Chan draws on three decades of experience to provide the definitive inside guide to this complex region and offer insight on how the near future is likely to be a litmus test not just for this trio of countries but for all of Africa.
Along the way, the personalities and abilities of key players, such as Robert Mugabe, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma and Morgan Tsvangirai emerge in honest and sometimes surprising detail.
The Author
Stephen Chan is Professor of International Relations at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He writes regularly for Prospect magazine and the New Statesman. His many publications include Robert Mugabe: A Life of Power and Violence. Chan was recently awarded an OBE for his work in Africa.
Respondent
Dr Knox Chitiyo - RUSI Africa Fellow
Chair
Renee Horne - Journalist and doctoral student (SOAS)
Venue
Brunei Suite SOAS WC1H 0XG
Date and Time
Thurs 5th May, 6pm
The launch will be followed by a drinks reception
Please RSVP to rsvp@royalafricansociety.org
5 May 2011 11:50