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Smart Power For Hard Problems: The Role Of Special Operation Forces Strengthening The Rule Of Law And Human Rights In Africa, Kevin H. Govern Jan 2013

Smart Power For Hard Problems: The Role Of Special Operation Forces Strengthening The Rule Of Law And Human Rights In Africa, Kevin H. Govern

Kevin H. Govern

This article will assess the roles and responsibilities of Special Operations Forces (SOF) within the newly created U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) as an active proponent of a so-called “smart power” national security strategy. In particular, it will outline the economic, political, and military challenges faced in Africa; specifically, how and why SOCAFRICA is the U.S. force of choice for promoting human rights and rule of law in Africa. With the goals of the U.S. military in mind, questions will necessarily arise as to “what success looks like” for both the U.S. and African nations, and the roles of each in …


Open Minds: Lessons On Intellectual Property, Innovation And Development From Nigeria, Jeremy De Beer, Chidi Oguamanam Jan 2013

Open Minds: Lessons On Intellectual Property, Innovation And Development From Nigeria, Jeremy De Beer, Chidi Oguamanam

Jeremy de Beer

No abstract provided.


Access To Knowledge As A New Paradigm For Research On Icts And Intellectual Property Rights, Jeremy De Beer, Sara Bannerman Jan 2013

Access To Knowledge As A New Paradigm For Research On Icts And Intellectual Property Rights, Jeremy De Beer, Sara Bannerman

Jeremy de Beer

No abstract provided.


“Las Comunidades Cerradas: ¿Ruptura De La Comunidad?”, Daniel Añorve Jan 2013

“Las Comunidades Cerradas: ¿Ruptura De La Comunidad?”, Daniel Añorve

Daniel Añorve

No abstract provided.


Managing Risk: From The United Nations To Local-Level Realities – Or Vice Versa, Christine Wamsler Jan 2013

Managing Risk: From The United Nations To Local-Level Realities – Or Vice Versa, Christine Wamsler

Christine Wamsler

No abstract provided.


A More 'Virtual' Turkey? Globalization, Europe And The Quest For A Multi-Track Foreign Policy, Sotiris Serbos Dr. Jan 2013

A More 'Virtual' Turkey? Globalization, Europe And The Quest For A Multi-Track Foreign Policy, Sotiris Serbos Dr.

Sotiris Serbos Dr.

Turkish foreign policy is assertive, active and even overly proactive in some areas. It has a substantial soft-power contribution to stability, with an important economic dimension. The politics of identity pursued by AKP, revolving around conservative democracy, enabled the expansion of Turkey’s economic and political space in the region. There is an opportunity provided by the dynamics of globalization for developing countries to step up to a most central global role. In light of the adjusted role of the West and the transformation of the Turkish state, this article provides an overview of the policy framework of Ankara’s foreign affairs …