When it comes to states arming themselves, it has become axiomatic among scholars of comparative defence industries that go-it-alone production is no longer an option for most. The processes associated with defence-industrial globalization combined with the ever-rising costs of producing...

The legitimacy of not just “democracy” but of the African State itself, is challenged by the crisis in Mali, The crisis provoked by the coup d'état of March 2012, led to the collapse of the democratic Malian state, a jihadist Al Qaida take-over of North Mali, and the return of the French...

In December 2019, Congress established the U.S. Space Force as an independent uniformed military service within the Department of the Air Force. Although many defense analysts had long argued for a reorganization of the Department of Defense’s space capabilities, few had settled on this...

Strikes conducted by the US using armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) against the terrorist group al-Shabaab have received widespread attention documenting the number of strikes, the reactions of the local Somali, and the disparity between AFRICOM and local reporting. Using interview data from...

Notably, the 20th century was dominated by the legacy of devastating global wars, colonial struggles, and ideological conflicts as well as effort s to establish international systems that would foster global peace and prosperity. Yet, insecurity and corruption not only remain, they have become...

The role of civil society organisations (CSO) is often undervalued, and yet CSOs are vital for development, disarmament, conflict resolution and the rule of law. Experience from many African nations --- as well as Europe, America and Asia --- provides compelling evidence that civil society plays...

Which countries are likely to be subjects of research in the study of armed conflict? Evidence from other fields suggests that research often focuses disproportionately on the West, but it is unclear to what extent this is true in conflict studies. We suggest that a baseline explanation of...

The geopolitical situation of Eastern Africa is complex and volatile due to several socio-economic, security and political factors. These range from poverty to terrorism to maritime insecurity. This vast region—home to highly diverse states and peoples—is also rich in natural resources such...

This short symposium piece looks at one controversial set of proposals for reforming data governance: the move towards “collective data rights.” The project for recognizing collective data rights is inspiring, understandable, and laudable. At the same time, however, this piece highlights a...

Celebrating the centennial of the Lausanne Peace Treaty, signed on July 24, 1923, this article highlights its significance in laying the groundwork for the Republic of Turkey. The Treaty, a turning point in Turkish history, showcased the power of the Nationalist Movement led by Mustafa Kemal to...