African militaries and rebellion: the political economy of threat and combact effectiveness
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The geographic, political and economic determinants of how African militaries face the threat of rebellion and of differential levels of effectiveness in combating insurgents are examined. It was then concluded that the international community must consider how to help African countries strengthen militaries as well as police and intelligence agencies, so that it is possible for governments to respond quickly to rebel threats.
Publication Name: Journal of Peace Research
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0022-3433
Year: 2004
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'It's Africa's turn!' The narratives and legitimations surrounding the Moroccan and South African bids for the 2006 and 2010 FIFA finals
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The broader political character and consequences of events and bid campaigns in the international system are investigated through a comparative analysis of the bid processes of South Africa and Morocco for the 2006 and 2010 Soccer World Cup. The internal and external elements of their legitimating narratives and promotional rhetoric and how these played out in their international relations are explored.
Publication Name: Third World Quarterly
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0143-6597
Year: 2004
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The 'basket case' and the 'poster child': explaining the end of civil conflicts in Liberia and Mozambique
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Several standard explanations regarding the roles of leaders, third parties and domestic social forces in resolving or continuing civil wars in Africa are evaluated. Comparison of protracted domestic conflicts in Liberia and Mozambique was a basis for the study.
Publication Name: Third World Quarterly
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0143-6597
Year: 2004
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