African Journal of
Political Science and International Relations

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pol. Sci. Int. Relat.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0832
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPSIR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 405

Review

Turkey in Kenya and Kenya in Turkey: Alternatives to the East/West paradigm in diplomacy, trade and security

Brendon J. Cannon
  • Brendon J. Cannon
  • Kisii University, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 27 December 2015
  •  Accepted: 15 April 2016
  •  Published: 31 May 2016

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