RETHINKING PAN-AFRICANISM UNDER AFRICAN UNION (AU) LED CONTINENTAL INTEGRATION: REVIVAL OF AFRO-ARAB SOLIDARITY OR CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS?

SETSUKO TAMURA

Although Islamic/Christian religious identity has been an important factor in maintaining peace and security in Africa, and that is especially true for some religiously but not racially divided countries like Nigeria, my research regards racial-cultural identity as a key determining variable as well as an analytical tool in discussing the institutionalization process of the AU-led African integration. This approach stems from my observation of inter-governmental relations among northern Arab states and sub-Saharan Black African states during my fieldwork at the AU headquarters from June to August, 2006. Through my interviews with both AU officials and diplomats of African states and donor states, I noticed that there was some degree of vigilance and distrust among northern Arab states and sub-Saharan Black African states in terms of the deepening political side of integration, such as cooperation for regional security issues.

CHRISTIANITY VERSUS ISLAM: RELIGIOUS COMPETITION FOR WORLD DOMINION

CHRISTOS C. EVANGELIOU

Christianity and Islam, as two monotheistic and apocalyptic religions, share certain common characteristics with Judaism, from the roots of which they historically grew as its two deviations and aberrations. But these two historical faiths went beyond Judaism in their ecumenical claims, their fanatical zeal, their eschatological beliefs, their theocratic tendencies, and their progressively aggressive militancy in the name of the one "true God," God of Abraham, in their efforts to spread their message and dominate the world.

MERCANTILIST TENDENCIES IN CONTEMPORARY FOREIGN TRADE POLICY

ZDIZLAW W. PUSLECKI

It is emphasized that trade liberalization has a positive significance in the global context. Due to technical progress and the growth of economic ties between particular countries, participants in the world economy, and benefits resulting from liberalized international trade, the freedom of movement of foreign direct investments becomes bigger not only for the industrialised countries but also for the so-called "emerging markets"; that is, the countries who find themselves on the stage of accelerated development. The problem of choice in foreign trade policy and bilateralism - understood as emerging mercantilist tendencies in foreign trade policy - is the subject of the analysis undertaken in this research project.

CAN CORRUPTION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE BE DEFINED IN LEGAL TERMS?

KENNETH K. MWENDA

This paper examines conceptual issues relating to legal definitions of 'corruption' and 'good governance', identifying also the relationship between corruption and good governance. The paper argues that the term 'good governance' is simply a restatement of existing concepts pertaining to constitutionalism, rule of law, accountability, transparency and the doctrine of separation of powers. The paper advances a view that while corruption can be defined in legal terms, a legal definition of good governance remains elusive. A further argument is made that while it is feasible to identify closely related definitions of 'corruption', as evidenced, say, in international treaties and various pieces of legislation of different countries, including decisions of domestic courts, there remains a marked absence of statutory, treaty or judicial definitions of 'good governance'. The paper posits that it is even doubtful that 'good governance', as a term, could be justiciable.

SKOPJE CONTRIBUTES TO ITS OWN INSTABILITY

MARCUS A. TEMPLAR

YOUTH, THE INTERNET AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

MICKY HINGORANI

HUMAN INSECURITY

NALANDA ROY