Roque, Paula Cristina
Governing in the Shadows: - Angola's Securitised State
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787385740
- author:
- Roque, Paula Cristina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 2.8 x 21.4 x 21.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Freedom & Security,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Governing in the Shadows: Angola's Securitised State provides an original account of Angola's post-conflict state-building over three decades. This book explores how securitisation became a governing strategy, distorting the state and emboldening elites while redefining Angolan identity. Securitisation protected the interests of those in power, including President dos Santos and the ruling MPLA party, by crushing dissent and activism. The security forces and infrastructure created an alternative to effective governance, with the presidency controlling the direction and narrative of post-war years. However, this facade hid a reality where most Angolans remained poor, disenfranchised, and marginalised. The book delves into the inner workings of Angola's intelligence services, army, and presidential guard, revealing the survivalist and fearful regime that prioritised national security over institutional strength.
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