Framing the wicked problem through Complexity Theory and Political Economy: The case of illegal mining in Ghana
Illegal mining, known locally in Ghana as galamsey, has for years been approached as a simple issue of poverty and...
Ghana Card, Foreign Faces: Is A Nationality Crisis Looming?
Introduction Every state needs a strong national identity to establish its foundation. This identification system determines who belongs to the...
Counterterrorism: Focusing On the Outside While Neglecting The ‘Devil’ Within
Introduction The Trojan Analogy In The Aeneid, the Roman poet Virgil recounts the fall of Troy in vivid detail. After...
The Rise of Smart Cities in Africa and the Growing Threat of Terrorist Exploitation
As cities throughout Africa strive for modernization and digital advancement, the idea of "smart cities" has emerged as a key...
West Africa’s Human Security Crisis: Navigating Health, Displacement, and Security Contagion
The interconnected challenges of health crises, mass displacement, environmental shocks, and the persistent vulnerability of marginalised populations increasingly threaten human...
The Weaponisation of Information in Geopolitics: A Contemporary Threat
IntroductionIn the 21st century, the battlefield has expanded beyond physical domains to encompass the very fabric of information. While traditional...
Terrorism In the Sahel: Devastating Impacts on Natural Resources, Water, And Agriculture
The Sahel region has long faced a convergence of complex security and environmental crises. However, since the outbreak of terrorist...
Resilience in the Age of AI: Coordinating Human and Machine Efforts for Environmental Security
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a potent force in the era of digital governance and worldwide catastrophes, such as...
Religious Disinformation and Its Implications on Ghana’s Security and Democratic Stability
Introduction Ghana’s religious environment, particularly its dynamic Christian population, has always served as a spiritual and cultural forum. In recent...
Africa’s Counter-Insurgency Efforts in an Ever-Changing Terrorism Landscape
The first quarter of 2025 has exposed the deepening complexity of terrorism and violent extremism across Africa. Data from the...
