What impact have African actors had on perceptions of current international security challenges? How can they help to shape prevailing conceptions of appropriate behaviour in international politics? The authors of this book explore the diverse pathways by which African governments, IGOs, NGOs, and individuals can influence the normative structure of contemporary international relations.

African Actors in International Security: Four Pathways to InfluencePARTICIPATING IN THE CREATION OF GLOBAL NORMSHumanitarian InterventionRestricting the Spread of Small Arms and Light WeaponsEliminating Conflict DiamondsDIFFUSING AFRICAN NORMSThe Pan-African Solidarity NormThe Role of the Elder Statesperson in Conflict MediationThe Anti-Coup NormSHAPING GLOBAL NORMS THROUGH CREATIVE IMPLEMENTATIONEscaping the ""Resource Curse"" by Localizing Transparency NormsLocalizing Transitional Justice NormsImplementing the Protection of Civilians NormCONTESTING GLOBAL NORMSChallenging the Politicization of the Universal Jurisdiction NormChallenging the Primacy of the UN Security CouncilCONCLUSIONAfrican Agency in Theory and Practice