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The Nature and Cause of Armed Conflict in Africa I
The Nature and Cause of Armed Conflict in Africa I
Monday, 16 July 2018: 15:30-17:20
Location: 104C (MTCC NORTH BUILDING)
RC01 Armed Forces and Conflict Resolution (host committee) Language: English
The interplay of identity and security is at the core of many armed conflicts in Africa. Accordingly this session invites papers that address the main roots of the causes of conflict on this continent. Are present conflicts linked to race, ethnicity, religion or other economic, social or political issues such as unemployment, lack of education, corruption or the empowerment of elites? To what extent do Western nations influence the conflicts in Africa in terms of the ideologies they wish to impose, their geostrategic interests, access natural resources, their fight against terrorism and so forth. In terms of the latter, how does the rise of Jihadist movements in Africa influence security concerns. This session invites papers on a broad range of topics on the nature and cause of armed conflict in Africa.
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