Daniel Woodburn – NAOC

Daniel Woodburn recently completed his Bachelor of Arts in War Studies at King’s College London in the UK. As a result of the wide scope provided by the course, his primary areas of interest have been honed to international development, conflict resolution, state building and security studies with a penchant towards the Middle East and Africa. Having finished his studies at undergraduate level he is now looking to acquire an array of experience relevant to his fields of interest with a view to following up on his Bachelor degree with a Master’s.

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The War in Afghanistan Takes An(Other) Turn

Daniel Woodburn discusses the difficulties of post-war transition in Afghanistan, including the creation of democratic institutions and the challenges posed by transnational terror.

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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.

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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.

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Terrorism: ineffectual but popular nevertheless

Daniel Woodburn examines the different facets of terrorsm

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Terrorism: its patterns and effectiveness

Daniel Woodburn examines whether patterns or trends exist in terrorism

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Why Is ISIS Beheadings Citizens of Western Countries?

Daniel Woodburn examines the motive behind the Islamic State’s beheading of western citizens.