Greed versus grievance framework

Throughout this work, the greed versus grievance framework will be stressed as the majority of conflict cases in the Global South can be reflected in this theory in the shape of civil wars; however, there exist major armed conflicts around the contemporary Global South where the descriptive conditions could contradict the model by Collier (2001). … Read more

China’s Actions in the South China Sea and the Consequences they have on a Rules-Based International Order

Conflicting territorial claims in the South China Sea (SCS) make it one of the most divisive regions in contemporary geopolitics. Disputes over both maritime boundaries and islands involve several countries and regularly raise tensions within the region. The sea holds enormous global economic significance; more than $3.3 trillion of trade passed through it in 2016. … Read more

Primary factors that lead to Boko Haram in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION There are many countries suffering from internal conflicts, most especially the African countries. Internal conflicts are one of the worst things that could happen to a country. There are factors that influence these internal conflicts and these factors continue to be the main reasons why people take up arms against their government. Through this … Read more

Patterns of acquisition/non-acquisition of nuclear weapons in the context of security, capability, international scrutiny & domestic politics

During the Second World War, the United States’ Manhattan Project invented, developed and tested the ‘atomic bomb’. When two nuclear weapons were deployed in 1945 over the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, they signalled to the world what would become a new era of warfare. A single bomb could now cause catastrophic destruction as never … Read more

Deportation of Rohingyas from Myanmar to Bangladesh, ICC-RoC46(3)-01/18-37, 06 September 2018

International Criminal Law (LAW 8558) Critically evaluate the recent decision of the Pre-trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court to exercise jurisdiction over the alleged deportation of Rohingyas from Myanmar to Bangladesh. (Decision on the “Prosecution’s Request for a Ruling on Jurisdiction under Article 19(3) of the Statute”, ICC-RoC46(3)-01/18-37, 06 September 2018) Introduction The name … Read more

U.S. Intervention in Syria: Morality or Legality?

Abstract International Law is lauded as the solution to human rights abuses, including in international terrorism cases. However, a prime example of the inadequacy of international law is worn-torn Syria, in which the international community is failing to protect Syrians from their government. The “Responsibility to Protect” is the responsibility of countries and the international … Read more

Combat drones and their legal implications

This research paper explores the combat drones and their legal implication. A question is raised on how one ought to make decisions regarding war and use of high-level technology. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also known as “drones” have taken the warfare to the next level by allowing compilation of different techniques for armed attacks. The … Read more

Military View on Minority Groups

For many years, there has been controversial stances regarding African-Americans, women, LGB members, and now transgenders given entry into the United States military service. Since this transition between genders may not be accepted by all, an overwhelming amount of discrimination has been evident when the thought of a transgender person serving our country is brought … Read more

Military Drafts

Military drafts are great when it comes to having people in the military for the time when our country needs to be protected, or if one of our allies need help. But do we really need the draft? Just think about it. Our country hasn’t needed to use the draft since the Vietnam war, and … Read more

Excellence in leadership (military)

As the Army changes throughout the year, the roles and actions of its leaders’ change as well. We as a Corps should always keep within standing of what the Corps of Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) was truly built off of. Knowing the correct path and actions to take when dealing with your subordinates is what makes … Read more

Weaponary used in World Wars

Although many considered World War I a tragedy, it would become an opportunity to learn about modern warfare with many concepts of strategical military tactics from that war being used again in various ways in World War II. However, many have confused the difference between tactics and strategies. A tactic, by definition, is the actual … Read more

Army values

Everyday in life it is a battle, not necessarily a battle between good or evil, but a battle between making decisions, more or less choices. We are constantly presented with choices in our lives and whether we make the right or wrong choice is up to us. Since humans are not perfect we often make … Read more

The role of communication in aviation

Communication is an integral component in any organisational activity and yields success in any endeavours, including the aviation industry. (Reference) It provides a pathway for successful operations and acts as a prerequisite to safety. However, communication has long been proven to be a critical concern in the aviation industry and has resulted in many catastrophic … Read more

How a future war would be fought

Proponents of the networked and well communicated force envision the future war as fought by small, geographically dispersed and highly deployable forces operating offensively, in parallel and simultaneously, and on a non-contiguous battlefield. They assert that a robustly networked force improves information sharing, which enhances quality of information and shared situational awareness. Shared situational awareness … Read more