Obama and ‘Learning’ in Foreign Policy: Military Intervention in Libya and Syria
‘Learning’ as an analytical framework shows how Obama’s decision-making towards the Gaddafi and Assad regimes was informed by past US interventions.
A New Conceptualisation of Child Reintegration in Conflict Contexts
DDR programmes continue to fail at meeting specific needs of children associated with armed forces and groups. A reconceptualisation of these programmes is needed.
Principles or Power: Mussolini’s Invasion of Ethiopia
Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia and the failure of the League of Nations to prevent it is best explained through the liberal school of International Relations.
To What Extent Was the NATO Intervention in Libya a Humanitarian Intervention?
Given the evidence of NATO’s emphasis on regime change, actions taken by NATO in the Libyan intervention showcase how the intervention was not strictly humanitarian.
A Critical Assessment of Eco-Marxism: A Ghanaian Case Study
While Eco-Marxism successfully identifies factors that facilitate illegal gold-mining in Ghana, it struggles to provide a coherent solution to the problems it highlights.
Safeguarding a Woman’s Right to Education and Water in Africa
Despite the presence of protections in international and domestic law, a woman’s right to education and access to water remains unfulfilled in Ghana and South Africa.
China in Africa: A Form of Neo-Colonialism?
Defying other states, China is acting like a normal emerging power, playing the geopolitical game and inevitably growing its influence on the African continent.
UN Intervention: Help or Hindrance in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The UN’s attempts to maintain the peace process in eastern Congo proved mainly ineffective because it failed to identify and engage with key spoilers.
Is Nationalism Inherently Violent?
Though nationalism by itself may not cause violence, it represents a factor in many inter-communal conflicts and is thus of great importance to international relations.
How Far Does Civil Society Challenge Neopatrimonial Politics in Africa?
The strength of a civil society campaign dictates its efficacy, but only in the face of an unoppressive regime.
