Abstract

This article discusses the international dimension of the secessionist State of Katanga (1960–1963). It argues in favour of a reassessment of the agency of Katangese political elites. In this regard, it opposes arguments that privilege conceptions of the Katangese state as being constrained by outside forces. Contrary to the latter viewpoint, it is argued, the regime of Moïse Tshombe survived for a relatively long period of time, not least because it succeeded in establishing an international network that mobilised mercenaries to work for the state, and reached out to extensive lobby structures in France, Belgium and the United States. On a theoretical level, the article adds to the growing body of literature that emphasises African agency in international relations, and literature reconsidering the Katangese secession. Finally, it makes an empirical contribution by making use of the hitherto neglected Moïse Tshombe archival collection.

摘要

本文讨论了分离主义的加丹加国（1960-1963）的国际层面。它主张重新评估加丹加政治精英的能动性。在这方面，它反对认为加丹加国家的特权概念受到外部力量约束的论点。有人认为，与后一种观点相反，Moïse Tshombe 政权存活了相当长的一段时间，尤其是因为它成功地建立了一个动员雇佣军为国家工作的国际网络，并接触了广泛的游说组织。在法国、比利时和美国。在理论层面上，这篇文章补充了越来越多的文献，这些文献强调国际关系中的非洲机构，以及重新考虑加丹加分裂国家的文献。最后，