In recent years, a number of analysts have argued that qualitative changes have occurred in
the nature of violent conflict and that it is now possible to think in terms of 'new wars' that are …

" Natural Resources and Conflict in Africa is the first book to offer a detailed look at conflict
over various natural resources in several African countries. Abiodun Alao undertakes this …

An analysis of the ties between culture and every aspect of African life, using Africa's past to
explain present situations. This book focuses on the modern cultures of Africa, from the …

By concentrating on what is officially defined as illegal or criminal, a more serious threat to
society is left out. This threat is caused by corporate practices that are within the letter of the …

The past decade has witnessed a remarkable expansion and globalisation of the private
security sector. These developments mark the emergence of public—private, global—local …

In 1996, two years after the Rwandan genocide and when yet another catastrophe of war
refugees was in the making in the Great Lakes' region of central Africa, experts at UN …

When the state fails to supply basic security and protection of property, violent entrepreneurs
not only seize the opportunity of plundering, but some also enter the protection business and …

The role of the weapons trade has often been ignored in the study of conflict. This article
presents empirical research that strongly supports a broad conceptualization of armed …

In the 20th century, international security studies have focused on the behaviour of states in
the international system and on the conflicts between states. What security studies have …