The rapid creation of the African Union (AU) has been described as one|of the most puzzling events in interstate co-operation in contemporary Africa. While studies published so far on the subject express surprise at the AU?s speedy creation, none makes any attempt to explain the clash of interests and ideas of the key actors and how they were accommodated in order ...

The rapid creation of the African Union (AU) has been described as one|of the most puzzling events in interstate co-operation in contemporary Africa. While studies published so far on the subject express surprise at the AU?s speedy creation, none makes any attempt to explain the clash of interests and ideas of the key actors and how they were accommodated in order ...