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The Relevance Of Positional Warfare In The Manoeuvrist Approach
Abstract: Manoeuvre warfare, while still valuable, is insufficient on its own to address the complexities of contemporary and future conflicts. The war in Ukraine, characterised by static front lines and attritional tactics, highlights its limitations. Military strategies must evolve to integrate both manoeuvre and positional warfare. A flexible, hybrid approach, combining elements of manoeuvre, positional,… Read More
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Struggles and Progress: Can Egypt Achieve a Lasting Democracy?
Abstract: Amid Egypt’s political unrest, the promise of democracy offers hope for a brighter future. With a government plagued by corruption and suppressing calls for change, a new approach focused on individual rights, transparency, and freedom of speech is urgently needed. The youth-driven revolutionary movements highlight a strong desire for democratic values while aligning with… Read More
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Conflict Contestable Military AI
Abstract: In the race for technological supremacy, setting up and enforcing legal and ethical accountability frameworks for how technology is constructed and deployed in warfare is unsettled. In the case of key enabling technologies such as AI, several challenges have to be addressed simultaneously since the technology not only has to combine product safety aspects… Read More
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Expressions Of Youth Political Activism In Timor-Leste And Mozambique
Abstract: This article takes a unique approach, comprehensively analysing two distinct social groups involved in electoral processes. Specifically, it examines the influence of non-state armed groups in Timor-Leste and pressure shock groups in Mozambique. The lens on the two countries also includes a review of youth-related public policies enacted by the members of the national… Read More
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La Manoeuvre In Diplomacy And Defence
Abstract: The concept of a ‘Gentleman’s War,’ historically rooted in propriety and genteel rules, has traditionally downplayed the critical importance of strategy and manoeuvre. As modern warfare demands more complex approaches, the French term ‘manœuvre,’ with its inherently feminine connotations, emerges as particularly significant. During the Russia-Ukraine conflict, female leaders are introducing additional dimensions to… Read More
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Manoeuvre Warfare: A Self-Inflicted Lack Of Common Understanding
Abstract: There is a lack of common understanding of the NATO doctrinal concepts of manoeuvre warfare and the manoeuvrist approach among practitioners and students. One reason is that after 30 years of stability and counterterrorism operations, NATO is now facing a perceived return to peer-to-peer conflict without fully considering the changes in context. Another is… Read More
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Japan’s Place In Moderating The U.S.-China Strategic Competition In The Indo-Pacific
Abstract: The U.S.-China strategic competition is intensifying and has the potential to spill over into a kinetic conflict. For allies of the U.S., such as Japan, a military conflict between its ally, Washington and its biggest trading partner, Beijing, is unacceptable. As a result, using the free and open Indo-Pacific framework, Tokyo is attempting to… Read More
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A Shift Of The Collective Security Architecture In West Africa
Abstract: In response to the balkanisation of Africa due to colonisation, which resulted in fragmented micro-nations marked by economic fragility, the heads of state of 16 West African countries established the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1975. This community aimed to foster economic integration and solidarity, bridging the divide between English- and… Read More
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Human Rights, Counter-Terrorism, And Violent Extremism, And The Uyghur Minority In Xinjiang
Abstract: The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ‘anti-radical’ policies have resulted in the trampling of the rights of the Uyghur people. There are suggestions for what the world should do, such as holding the PRC accountable through diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and independent probes. Problem statement: What are the impacts of Chinese counter-terrorism measures on the… Read More
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Unravelling Warfare In The Age Of AI
Abstract: Humankind is on the verge of witnessing a revolutionary transformation in strategic and military affairs in the form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based weapon systems, which have the potential to fundamentally transform the character of warfare. AI weapon systems have the potential to autonomously decide to acquire, identify, engage, destroy and carry out a… Read More
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