Cameroon’s Leadership Longevity and the Limitations of Selectorate Theory
President Biya’s rule is not an anomaly to be explained away by a universal model, but a profound puzzle that demands theoretical innovation.
China’s Rise in the African Franc Zone and France’s Containment Policy
Any curtailment to China’s ambitions in Franc Zone Africa would only dent people’s prospects of benefiting from its unmatched commitment to the continent.
Linking Instrumentalist and Primordialist Theories of Ethnic Conflict
Extant explanations of ethnic conflict typically fall under two fundamental theories. Neither can independently explain ethnic conflicts satisfactorily.
Humanitarian Intervention in Libya: Not Clash of Civilizations
Hans Koechler’s claim that the NATO intervention in Libya supported Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations is problematic and has the potential to derail future UN sanctioned interventions.
On Mediation Efficacy: Clarifying the Current Controversy
Biased/manipulative mediators are more efficient in generating agreements but are less effective in producing peace; conversely, neutral/facilitative mediators are less efficient but more effective.
