Based on in-depth fieldwork, Tim Glawion explores how local security functions in some of the world's most fragile states across Central and East Africa.

The labels 'state fragility' and 'civil war' suggest that security within several African countries has broken down. As Tim Glawion observes, however, while peo

South Africa's democracy faces increasing challenges from within, whether from protest, bad governance or general public dissatisfaction. South Africa ́s Democ

This book investigates contemporary human security issues in East Africa, setting forth policy recommendations and a research agenda for future studies. Human s

Against the backdrop of a globalized world, with the key players having to contend with the changing nature of power in international relations and Africa of th