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Buliko Desire  Mawa

    Buliko Desire Mawa

    • As an International Security Analyst, I am highly trained in global security, intelligence analysis, and internationa... moreedit
    • Prof. Kim Byungkiedit
    The objective of this paper is to analyze the possible effect of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and Angola, and the implications for countries in both the regions that trade with China and Angola.
    This paper assesses the validity of China’s claims to historical legitimacy over the island territories in the South China Sea (hereafter referred to as SCS). It seeks to put forward three arguments: Firstly, China’s historical claims... more
    This paper assesses the validity of China’s claims to historical legitimacy over the island territories in the South China Sea (hereafter referred to as SCS). It seeks to put forward three arguments: Firstly, China’s historical claims are not indisputable, since Southeast Asian nations can also make similar claims based on their ancient seafaring traditions. Nonetheless, China’s position is unalterable, since it is in China’s best interests to insist upon such “sovereign” claims, thereby making the SCS situation precarious and difficult to solve peacefully. Secondly, as China’s recent conduct in the SCS reflects a realist attitude, one that is based around the notions of geostrategic power politics and material interests, the US must ensure that it provides a realist response to China’s actions by striking a calculated balance between projecting a robust military presence and providing a well-measured amount of support for its regional partners. This, I contend, is the most feasible solution in maintaining the peace and security in the region. Thirdly, despite the rising tensions in the SCS, the structural nature of the US-China rivalry and the inherent friction between the two powers, there is unlikely to be a major war in the region due to the common interests of both sides in preserving regional stability.
    In the following, the security intelligence systems of major European democracies will be analyzed and presented. The focus will be put on the Security Intelligence in the United Kingdom, France, the Federal Republic of Germany and the... more
    In the following, the security intelligence systems of major European democracies will be analyzed and presented. The focus will be put on the Security Intelligence in the United Kingdom, France, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Visegrad 4 countries, namely: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovak Republic and Hungary.

    Within the analysis, the focus will be put on intelligence security agencies and how their past influenced their appearance and structure nowadays. Moreover, different types of information collection will be depicted and historical achievements or failures will be provided as examples.
    This research paper aims at assessing the oil-loan partnership between China and Angola with a particular interest on how the partnership affects Angola economic development; the repercussions between the trade and investment have on... more
    This research paper aims at assessing the oil-loan partnership between China and Angola with a particular interest on how the partnership affects Angola economic development; the repercussions between the trade and investment have on different layers of Angola economy in terms of good governance, the environment, human rights, democracy and accountability. In