Security studies
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ECCAS and intervention in the Gabon coup: limits of role and effectiveness
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) was established on October 18, 1983, by signing its founding treaty in…
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Niger: Zarma-Songai oligarchy, Hausa demography and Tuareg uranium
Like all landlocked Sahel countries, Niger spends most of its days out of sight, floating in isolation, suffering extreme poverty…
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Military Coups in Africa and their Repercussions on International Security
Africa has experienced numerous military coups since countries began gaining independence in the 1950s and 1960s. A military coup refers…
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Tech Ethics: AI, Biotech and the Future of Human Nature
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate, bringing tremendous benefits as well as new ethical challenges. Fields like artificial intelligence…
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Controlling the World’s Most Dangerous Weapons
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, represents one of the most serious…
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International Security: Challenges and Strategies
International security refers to the efforts of states and international organizations to protect their core values and interests from external…
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Sino-US Relations in an Era of Rising Chinese Power
The relationship between China and the United States is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world today.…
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American Cyber Politics: The Rising Importance of the Digital Domain
Over the past few decades, the internet and digital technologies have become indispensable parts of American politics and governance. Political…
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Central Challenges of American National Security, Strategy, and the Press
The United States faces a complex array of national security challenges in the 21st century. Evolving threats from state and…
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Science, Technology, and National Security: Japan in Global Perspective
Abstract This paper examines the role of science and technology in Japan’s national security strategy and policies in a global…
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The Politics of the Environment and Climate Change
Environmental issues and climate change have become increasingly prominent political issues over the past several decades. As scientific evidence has…
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The Great Food Transformation
The way we produce and consume food is undergoing major changes in the 21st century. From new technologies to shifting…
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