Know Thy Enemy: Intelligence in COIN Operations
An understanding of both military and political intelligence is key to applying the force necessary to neutralize insurgent forces and for a successful COIN strategy.
Militancy in the Niger Delta: Petro-Capitalism and the Politics of Youth
Research must consider the links between militants and the oil complex in order to assess the potential for further rounds of violence.
An Examination of Decisions to Intervene in Libya and Syria
The crises in Libya and Syria, whilst similar in nature, have elicited very different reactions from the international community over the past year.
R2P: Alive and Well or the Road to Hell?
With torture reportedly rife, tens of thousands of Libyans in early graves, and a government instilled that could be as bad as the last, the people of Libya are far from protected.
The Popularity of the ‘New Terrorism’ Discourse
It seems that there have been many new phases of terrorism over the years—so many so that the definition of ‘new’ has been stretched significantly and applied relatively across decades.
How Far Can Clausewitzian Concepts Be Applied To The Nuclear Age?
Although there are some aspects of Clausewitzian concepts that can be applied to the nuclear age, a distortion of his ideas are necessary for them to fit.
Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency: Competing Approaches to Anti-Terrorism
When comparing the approaches of COIN and CT to actors, grievances and legitimacy, it is clear that the two are not complementary.
Are Wars Lost by Politicians or Generals?
Politicians lose wars either by setting goals that are not achievable by the means available, or by interfering with the military chain of decision-making.
The Rational Logic Behind North Korea’s Military Diplomacy
There is a rational logic behind North Korea’s military diplomacy, which intertwines national identity, military first politics, and domestic internal strife under the leadership of the Kim family.
How Accurate is Democratic Peace Theory?
Democratic peace theory is far from being a clear-cut scientific model, however, when we ask, ‘Is peace between democracies more likely than peace between differing political leaderships?’ the answer must be a conditional yes.
