Attempts to postpone Senegal’s election indefinitely reflect deeper governance problems within Macky Sall’s administration, and the shortcomings of his chosen heir, Amadou Ba.
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Long a well-kept secret, the archipelago of Socotra is one of the most biodiverse on earth. But the Emirates have other plans for its main island, with which it has long cultivated ties.
Anti-satellite weapons could fill Earth’s orbit with space junk and make it unusable for military and civilian purposes
The rise of the US military state since 9/11 has cost billions of dollars and resulted in the loss of nearly 1 million lives in wars abroad.
At the centre of the persisting violence in the north-central region of Nigeria is bad governance.
Attacks on schools and children evoke a strong emotional response, which is a definitive goal of terrorist groups.
Trunp’s new policy could lead to the militarisation of outer space and the beginning of a new space arms race.
China has taken an incremental approach to cementing its control over the disputed waters, making the US and its allies powerless to stop it.
The death penalty and military intervention to combat poaching, isn’t the answer to saving endangered species.
Framing cyberspace as a national security concern can quickly erode fundamental human rights.
Politicians are promising to advance their countries’ international positions through nationalist militarisation and celebration of virile men.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comments about weapons as part of development for Africa could have the opposite effect if conditions aren’t strict and democratic processes aren’t followed.
Terrorism is a chameleon by its very nature. Counter-terrorism measures must adapt and ensure a balance of security and liberty.
The domestic deployment of the military is almost always a sign of growing state repression.
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Associate Professor, Contemporary Histories Research Group, Deakin University
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Reader (Associate Professor) in Law, University of Kent
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Professor of Digital Society, University of Glasgow
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Head of Research Programme, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa
