Why the UK doesn’t mind if aid boosts military spending

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 “Why the UK doesn’t mind if aid boosts military spending”

Conflict, Security and Development: an introduction

Paul Jackson is Professor of African Politics and Head of IDD. His current research interests include the nature of the liberal state and the politics of liberal state-building in post-conflict situations; security sector reform and the relationship between security and development; external intervention in security issues; and governance and security. Paul Jackson and Danielle Beswick … Continue reading “Conflict, Security and Development: an introduction”