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1. The Arab Spring, the rise of terrorism in the Sahel and the evolution of peace and counterterrorism operations in the region : A case study of Mali and neighbouring countries and how peace and counterterrorism operations adjusted to the rise of terrorism in the region
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : The Arab Spring led to the overthrow of multiple authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and North Africa and to the flow of arms and fighters from Libya to Western African countries, triggering the crisis in the Sahel and altering the security landscape of the region. The Sahel, a quite stable region, became vulnerable to the rise of terrorism due to political instability, internal conflicts dynamics and power vacuum which led to ungoverned spaces to be seen as safe havens to terrorist groups. READ MORE
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2. Digitalised Combats and Their Impact on Social Sustainability in Kenya and Nigeria
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : In our era, digital technology is one of the fastest-changing areas. It impacts our private life, well-being, economics, politics and warfare. This essay intends to answer how digital transformation affects combats and state and non-state actors and also how these digitalised combats compromise social sustainability. READ MORE
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3. Drought, Mechanisms and Terror: The role of crop harvests in increasing the intensity of terrorism.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The aim of this study is to investigate whether crops are a mechanism through which drought affects terrorist activity. The theory suggests that drought can affect conflict if the group or country affected also is dependent on agriculture, experiences low economic development and is politically excluded. READ MORE
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4. Exploring Maritime Border Disputes using the Issues Approach : Comparative analysis of Ghana-Ivory Coast and Kenya-Somalia
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : Maritime boundaries are man-made constructs which are critical to resources like oil and gas, fisheries as well as trade. Recently, these delimitations in the sea have also gained importance in the environmental discourse because the role of the sea has become scientifically more significant in the field of climate change. READ MORE
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5. The Road to (In)security: India’s Perception of Insecurity Towards the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Infrastructural techno-political regimes are growing all over the world. One such regime, the Chinese One Belt One Road project (OBOR) is planned to have transnational connections to over 65 countries, in Africa, Asia, and Europe. OBOR’s flagship project is the US$62 billion China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). READ MORE