CHRIS ALDEN is Reader in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK, as well as Research Associate of the South African Institute of International Affairs. He has conducted extensive field research across the Southern African region and has published widely on the international politics and conflict in Southern Africa as well as work on ... Read moreAsia-Africa relations. SALLY MORPHET was Head of the research section on global issues for the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office for many years. The author of over 25 academic articles, she has taught at the University of Kent, UK, and is now a frequent lecturer and consultant. MARCO ANTONIO VIEIRA teaches International Relations at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), King's College and London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK. His current research focuses on the foreign policy of emerging powers, North-South relations and global governance issues. Show Less