Reimagining Security Communities
Systems Thinking Approach for Africa
Francis Onditi author Gilad Ben-Nun author Edmond M Were author Israel Nyaburi Nyadera author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Published:26th May '22
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£119.99(9783030708689)

This book utilizes a systems thinking perspective to propose a holistic framework of analysis and practice for the regional security community (“RSC”) arrangement in Africa. In responding to the challenge of improving effectiveness of response to peace and security threats, African states tend to rely on ad hoc mechanisms. However, this approach has been mired with a myriad of structural limitations. The holistic framework reconfigures the traditional “RSC” into a simplified tool kit of “resources”, making this text book ideal for students and advanced researchers in international relations, and all those concerned with regional security and strategic studies.
“The book provides helpful insights into how to better organise Africa-led PSOS on the continent. If well executed, and with proper political support and commitment, the interagency approach and multidimensional peace operations … which are endorsed in the book — are commendable and could help change the security landscape in Africa. … Students, policy-makers, civil society, and other actors interested in African security issues and regional governance will find some of the ideas in the book valuable.” (Christopher Changwe Nshimbi, Yearbook on the African Union, Vol. 2, 2021)
ISBN: 9783030708719
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 699g
477 pages
1st ed. 2021