Introduction -- Africa's Cold War -- African Agency -- Part I: Postcolonial Defence -- 1: The Anglo-nigerian Defence Agreement -- 2: The Franco-ivorian Cooperation Agreements -- Part Ii: Neocolonial Collusion? -- 3: The Demise Of The Anglo-nigerian Special Relationship -- 4: The Ivorian Regime And The French Security Guarantee -- Part Iii: Military Assistance -- 5: British Leadership Questioned -- 6: A French Prerogative -- Part Iv: The United States -- 7: British Partner -- 8: French Rival -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index. Marco Wyss. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.