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M. Newitt, The Comoro Islands: Struggle Against Dependency in the Indian Ocean. Boulder, Westview Press; Hampshire, Gower Publishing Co., 1984, x , 144 pp., figures, tables, illustrations, $24.50 cloth

M. Newitt, The Comoro Islands: Struggle Against Dependency in the Indian Ocean. Boulder, Westview... 106 ment has occurred in a climate of liberal democracy and political stability. The discovery and exploitation of significant mineral deposits since independence has cer- tainly contributed to Botswana's growth. Botswana walks a tightrope in terms of foreign policy and Parson deals well with Botswana's situation, its options and inherent contradictions. Totally opposed in policy and practice to South Africa's apartheid regime, yet dependent upon and shar- ing an extensive border with South Africa, Botswana cannot afford to sever all links with its powerful neighbour. Thus, without official diplomatic ties, Botswana main- tains relations with South Africa but at the same time has established alliances with the majority ruled countries in the region, some of whom have openly hostile relations with South Africa, and has made strong ties with western powers from whom Botswana receives substantial aid. Botswana's moderate and conservative stance has been to its benefit thus far, but Parson adroitly points out the possible long-term negative conse- quences that may arise from Botswana's current policies. University of Toronto Toronto, Canada JACQUELINE S. SOLWAY BOOK REVIEWS M. Newitt, The Comoro Islands: Struggle Against Dependency in the Indian Ocean. Boulder, Westview Press; Hampshire, Gower Publishing Co., 1984, x http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Asian and African Studies (in 2002 continued as African and Asian Studies) Brill

M. Newitt, The Comoro Islands: Struggle Against Dependency in the Indian Ocean. Boulder, Westview Press; Hampshire, Gower Publishing Co., 1984, x , 144 pp., figures, tables, illustrations, $24.50 cloth

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Publisher
Brill
Copyright
© 1985 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
ISSN
0021-9096
eISSN
1568-5217
DOI
10.1163/156852185X00108
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Abstract

106 ment has occurred in a climate of liberal democracy and political stability. The discovery and exploitation of significant mineral deposits since independence has cer- tainly contributed to Botswana's growth. Botswana walks a tightrope in terms of foreign policy and Parson deals well with Botswana's situation, its options and inherent contradictions. Totally opposed in policy and practice to South Africa's apartheid regime, yet dependent upon and shar- ing an extensive border with South Africa, Botswana cannot afford to sever all links with its powerful neighbour. Thus, without official diplomatic ties, Botswana main- tains relations with South Africa but at the same time has established alliances with the majority ruled countries in the region, some of whom have openly hostile relations with South Africa, and has made strong ties with western powers from whom Botswana receives substantial aid. Botswana's moderate and conservative stance has been to its benefit thus far, but Parson adroitly points out the possible long-term negative conse- quences that may arise from Botswana's current policies. University of Toronto Toronto, Canada JACQUELINE S. SOLWAY BOOK REVIEWS M. Newitt, The Comoro Islands: Struggle Against Dependency in the Indian Ocean. Boulder, Westview Press; Hampshire, Gower Publishing Co., 1984, x

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Journal of Asian and African Studies (in 2002 continued as African and Asian Studies)Brill

Published: Jan 1, 1985

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