Since independence, the West African sub-region has been an arena for a number of large-scale conflicts and civil wars, as well as simmering and low-intensity u

Provides a context for understanding West Africa's security dilemmas, highlighting the link between failures of economic development, governance, and democratiz

Put quite simply, the twin impacts of globalization and environmental degradation pose new security dangers and concerns. In this new work on global security th

The International Peace Academy

This publication explores current global security issues, their development in West Africa and their potential impact on regional stability. It takes a close lo