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    Fusing privatisation of security with peace and security initiatives

    Institute for Security Studies, 2010
    The growth of private companies that provide alternatives to the way peace and security can be attained increasingly challenges the foundational structures of security provision that have traditionally operated as a fundamental state function.
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    Somalia dilemmas: changing security dynamics, but limited policy choices

    Institute for Security Studies, 2010
    It has been nearly two decades since the collapse of Somalia and the beginning of the protracted conflict in the country. Despite this situation, the conflict continues to rage on and to injure, maim and kill tens of thousands of Somalis and to uproot many more from their homes and their country.
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    Annual Review of the African Union Peace and Security Council 2013/2014

    Institute for Security Studies, 2014
    From the Central African Republic (CAR) to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Egypt, Libya and Mali, Africa experienced a resurgence of conflict and violent instability in 2013. These and other crisis situations drew a wide range of responses from the Peace and Security Council (PSC) – the body that offers Africa the opportunity to realise Pax Africana.
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    After Osama: Pakistan's relations with the US, China & India

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2011
    The killing of Osama Bin Laden by the US further accentuates the security situation within Pakistan which is already poised at a delicate juncture, carefully balancing the rise of fundamentalism and hatred against the West and taking actions against terrorists who threaten its very existence.
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    Comparing Somalia's al-Shabaab and Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army: a toxic mix of religion, politics and violence

    Institute for Security Studies, 2011
    Somalia’s Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen (HSM) and Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army could in principle be regarded as soldiers of the same struggle: both of these militant groups have a comparable goal of implementing religious law (Islamic rule in Somalia and the Ten Commandments in Uganda).  
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    Counter-terrorism, human rights and the rule of law in Africa

    Institute for Security Studies, 2013
    This paper argues that this decade presents new opportunities for more nuanced, palatable, realistic and interlinked strategies, on the part of African governments, to promote principled counter-terrorist practice and policy in ways the reduce rather than exacerbate the longer-term threat.
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    Separatism in Xinjiang: between local problems and international Jihad?

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    The incidents at Urumqi in 2009 and in Hotan and Kashgar in 2011, within a short span of two years, have questioned the assumption by Chinese authorities on maintaining strict vigil over separatists and terrorist elements in the Xinjiang region.
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    New security concept of China: an analysis

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    This essay analyzes China's New Security Concept (NSC) and assesses its success since its commencement in 1997. The author highlights 'comprehensiveness' as a defining feature of the NSC and shows how the economy, ideology, environment, society, science and technology have arisen to the security agenda.
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    Iran and regional security: understanding Tehran’s predicaments, objectives and strategies

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    •Iran has the capability of being a ‘regional hub’ when looked at from Morocco to South Asia. But its capability of emerging as a ‘regional hub’ is closely dependent upon recognition and acceptance by the United States of America.
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    Merchants of African conflict: More than just a pound of flesh

    Institute for Security Studies, 2011
    Despite their tarnished image, private military and security companies (PMSCs) continue to feature in almost every African conflict. Their presence in conflict zones presents a plethora of challenges, as they generally remain unregulated and uncontrolled. Initiatives aimed at addressing the involvement of PMSCs in conflict theatres have thus far also proved to be ineffective.

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