Paul Jackson is a political economist working predominantly on conflict and post-conflict reconstruction. A core area of interest is decentralisation and governance and it was his extensive experience in Sierra Leone immediately following the war that led him into the area of conflict analysis and security sector reform. The signing of a major peace agreement … Continue reading “Central African Republic takes a small step towards peace – but a leap is what’s needed”
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As refugee crisis deepens, the world is losing patience with South Sudan
Jonathan Fisher is a lecturer in IDD. His research is focused on the place and agency of African states in the international system, particularly in the realm of security and conflict. Within this he is interested in the role played by African governments in shaping how they are perceived and engaged with by Western actors. … Continue reading “As refugee crisis deepens, the world is losing patience with South Sudan”
Deaths in the Mediterranean are a direct result of ongoing crisis in north Africa
Paul Jackson is a political economist working predominantly on conflict and post-conflict reconstruction. A core area of interest is decentralisation and governance and it was his extensive experience in Sierra Leone immediately following the war that led him into the area of conflict analysis and security sector reform. The rapid escalation this year in the … Continue reading “Deaths in the Mediterranean are a direct result of ongoing crisis in north Africa”
Authoritarianism and the securitization of development in Africa
Jonathan Fisher is a lecturer in IDD. His research is focused on the relationship between Western aid donors and developing states. He is particularly interested in how donors construct perceptions of foreign governments and key concepts, and the extent to which these knowledge construction processes are influenced by external actors and bureaucratic structures as well … Continue reading “Authoritarianism and the securitization of development in Africa”
He’s back — but the power struggle around Vladimir Putin continues behind the scenes
Adrian Campbell is an organizational theorist with longstanding interests and experience in leadership and human resource management and he has researched, taught and consulted in these fields for over thirty years. The apparent disappearance of Russian president Vladimir Putin between March 5 and 16 provoked a festival of Kremlinological speculation on a scale not seen … Continue reading “He’s back — but the power struggle around Vladimir Putin continues behind the scenes”
International court upholds Srebrenica massacre verdicts
Louis Monroy Santander is a PhD student in IDD, focusing on issues of reconciliation, post-conflict peace-building and social reconstruction in the Western Balkans (Bosnia and Kosovo). In 1995 the Bosnian Serb army killed more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims in what was known as the Srebrenica massacre. And after nearly 20 years and a ten-year legal … Continue reading “International court upholds Srebrenica massacre verdicts”
Typhoon Haiyan One Year On: Reflections on Disability Research in the Philippines
Dr. David Cobley is a teaching fellow in IDD where he has established a module focused on disability and development. Previous research has examined economic empowerment strategies for disabled people in Kenya, India and Sierra Leone. David has worked in the field of disability for 23 years, including setting up a care home for adults … Continue reading “Typhoon Haiyan One Year On: Reflections on Disability Research in the Philippines”
Ebola – where are the governments?
Andrew Nickson is Honorary Reader in Public Management and Latin American Studies in IDD, with 30 years’ experience of teaching, research and consultancy on public administration reform, local governance, decentralization and urban water supply. He has particular interests in Sierra Leone, Nepal and Paraguay, countries where he has had long-term work assignments. The terrible Ebola tragedy … Continue reading “Ebola – where are the governments?”
The Boko Haram ceasefire and violence in Nigeria
Paul Jackson is a political economist working predominantly on conflict and post-conflict reconstruction. Core areas of interest include decentralisation and governance, conflict analysis, and security sector reform. Amongst the violent international groups vying for our attention, Boko Haram in Nigeria has been one of the most persistent. Boko Haram declared an Islamic caliphate in Gwoza, … Continue reading “The Boko Haram ceasefire and violence in Nigeria”
Forgotten South Sudan tangled in factionalism and failed politics
Jonathan Fisher’s research is focused on the relationship between Western aid donors and developing states. He is particularly interested in how donors construct perceptions of foreign governments and key concepts, and the extent to which these knowledge construction processes are influenced by external actors and bureaucratic structures as well as by policy-makers themselves. He is … Continue reading “Forgotten South Sudan tangled in factionalism and failed politics”