Daniel Woodburn discusses the difficulties of post-war transition in Afghanistan, including the creation of democratic institutions and the challenges posed by transnational terror.
Daniel Woodburn
The Defence Gender Gap Extends Beyond the Military
Daniel argues that gender equality can be measured in any country by the number of defense portfolios awarded to women throughout its history, with Minister of Defense being the most telling.
Plummeting Oil Prices and Terrorism: Unsurprising Bedfellows.
In his latest article, Daniel Woodburn examines how the recent dip in global oil prices works in the favour of Boko Haram and ISIS.
Terrorism: ineffectual but popular nevertheless
Daniel Woodburn examines the different facets of terrorsm
Terrorism: its patterns and effectiveness
Daniel Woodburn examines whether patterns or trends exist in terrorism
Examining the link between development and democracy: the case of Ethiopia (2/2)
Scrutinising the two terms ‘development’ and ‘democracy’ in this second part will help determine whether or not the two are compatible.
Examining the Link Between Development and Democracy: the case of Ethiopia (1/2)
Ethiopia is often hailed as a stalwart for African development, but what implications does this have for democracy in the country?
The Enemy of My Enemy
IS may have added a new dimention to the Syrian conflict, but was it ever as simple as viewing it as a bilateral struggle? Daniel Woodburn considers the complex nature of Syria’s belligerent situation.
The Rise of Islamic Extremism in North and West Africa
Daniel Woodburn examines the growing concern over the rise of Islamic extremism in North and West Africa.
Why Is ISIS Beheadings Citizens of Western Countries?
Daniel Woodburn examines the motive behind the Islamic State’s beheading of western citizens.