Monthly Archives: July 2018

Defence and Security in an Election Year: Nigeria’s Security Environment

Posted on July 24, 2018 by peccavi

With less than a year to go before Nigeria’s general elections, it is pertinent to think about the defence and security issues that should be troubling the Federations leadership. As the most populous African nation and the continents biggest economy … Continue reading →

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Thai Cave Rescue: Operational Lessons and Principles

Posted on July 12, 2018 by peccavi

Like most of the world the author has been fascinated by the exhilarating rescue of 12 Thai schoolboys and their football coach from a flooded cave complex in a mountain in Thailand. There are several key factors of the operation … Continue reading →

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