Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 8, No. 12, December 2017 | pp. 766–774

DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000107

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: The Geopolitics of Transnational Energy Security: Evaluating Interdependent Pipeline Corridors and Diplomatic Vulnerabilities

Names of Authors: Viktor Kovac¹, Anna Kowalski²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of International Relations, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; ²Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Abstract: Abstract: The strategic reliance of consumer states on external natural gas supplies has increasingly transformed energy infrastructure corridors into critical levers of geopolitical influence. This research examines the structural mechanisms of pipeline diplomacy and the geopolitical fallout of transit pricing disputes within complex transnational networks. Using game-theoretic strategic modeling, maritime export tracking data, and regional energy policy declarations from 2005 to 2016, we analyzed state behavior during supply interruptions. The empirical models confirm that asymmetrical dependency on a single energy exporter increases state vulnerability to diplomatic coercion by 55% during winter heating seasons. The study indicates that transit infrastructure vulnerabilities create strong structural incentives for state suppliers to pursue alternative, bypass transit routes. The findings demonstrate that regional energy integration and reverse-flow pipeline capabilities significantly decrease the success rate of geopolitical coercion attempts (Beta = -0.38, p < 0.01). The paper concludes that establishing a unified regional energy procurement framework is essential for insulating economic networks from regional security vulnerabilities.

Keywords: Energy Security, Pipeline Diplomacy, Geopolitical Influence, Asymmetric Dependency, Infrastructure Vulnerability, Strategic Modeling

Manuscript Timeline: Received: July 11, 2017; Revised: September 18, 2017; Accepted: October 20, 2017; Published: December 08, 2017

Citation: Kovac, V., & Kowalski, A. (2017). The Geopolitics of Transnational Energy Security: Evaluating Interdependent Pipeline Corridors and Diplomatic Vulnerabilities. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 8(12), 766–774. DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000107

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 8, No. 11, November 2017 | pp. 757–765

DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000106

Article Type: Policy Analysis Paper

Title: Coordinated Border Management and Insurgent Containment: Assessing Joint Strategic Task Forces in Transit Corridors

Names of Authors: Musa Ibrahim¹, Camille Laurent²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of Political Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria; ²Center for International Security and Arms Control, Sciences Po Lyon, Lyon, France

Abstract: Abstract: The porous borders defining regional transit basins have long been exploited by transnational insurgent networks and illicit weapons traffickers, destabilizing multiple contiguous states. This policy analysis evaluates the strategic performance and institutional blockages within regional multi-national task force security architectures. By analyzing border raid registries, counter-terrorism briefs, and regional intelligence-sharing protocols from 2012 to 2016, we examine the structural barriers to coordinated border management. The policy assessment indicates that deep-seated historical mistrust and fragmented communication systems leave national military units operating in isolation during border crises. Quantitative tracking reveals that uncoordinated border interdiction attempts have a minimal 14% success rate in intercepting illicit supply lines. The analysis highlights critical structural gaps, including incompatible radio telecommunication equipment, asymmetric threat perceptions, and a lack of standardized human rights compliance guidelines. This paper recommends creating an integrated regional intelligence hub backed by real-time satellite surveillance sharing and joint border patrol units to neutralize asymmetric insurgent cross-border movements.

Keywords: Border Management, Joint Task Forces, Insurgent Containment, Transnational Security, Communication Interoperability, Satellite Surveillance

Manuscript Timeline: Received: June 15, 2017; Revised: August 22, 2017; Accepted: September 19, 2017; Published: November 12, 2017

Citation: Ibrahim, M., & Laurent, C. (2017). Coordinated Border Management and Insurgent Containment: Assessing Joint Strategic Task Forces in Transit Corridors. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 8(11), 757–765. DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000106

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 8, No. 10, October 2017 | pp. 748–756

DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000105

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: Youth Labor Underutilization and Civil Unrest: Evaluating Relative Deprivation Metrics in Fragile Coastal Urban Centers

Names of Authors: Ousmane Diallo¹, Grace Adebayo²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of Sociology, Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal; ²Department of Economics, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract: Abstract: High rates of structural youth unemployment across expanding urban centers are frequently cited as primary catalysts for civil unrest and political radicalization. This study empirically tests this relationship by examining youth labor market dynamics and subsequent protest frequencies across four sub-national coastal cities. Utilizing a cross-sectional dataset of 800 urban youths alongside regional macroeconomic performance registries from 2005 to 2016, we modeled the probability of political mobilization. The econometric findings demonstrate that long-term underemployment significantly boosts individual willingness to participate in anti-government demonstrations (R² = 0.49, p < 0.001). Further breakdown reveals that the correlation is highly accelerated among educated youth segments experiencing high levels of relative deprivation. Quantitative tracking indicates that a 5% increase in youth underemployment is associated with an average increase of 3.2 civil unrest incidents per year. The study concludes that traditional security crackdowns fail to deter political instability when root economic frustrations remain unaddressed. The paper recommends prioritizing youth entrepreneurship funding and vocational pipelines as vital instruments for national security stabilization.

Keywords: Youth Labor, Civil Unrest, Relative Deprivation, Coastal Cities, Macroeconomic Registries, Political Mobilization, Economic Inclusivity

Manuscript Timeline: Received: May 12, 2017; Revised: July 20, 2017; Accepted: August 29, 2017; Published: October 05, 2017

Citation: Diallo, O., & Adebayo, G. (2017). Youth Labor Underutilization and Civil Unrest: Evaluating Relative Deprivation Metrics in Fragile Coastal Urban Centers. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 8(10), 748–756. DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000105

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 8, No. 9, September 2017 | pp. 739–747

DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000104

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: Natural Resource Abundance and Civil Conflict Escalation: Evaluating Asymmetric Rent-Seeking in Weak State Environments

Names of Authors: Yusuf Al-Kazi¹, Ling Wei²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of Economics, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq; ²School of International Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China

Abstract: Abstract: The institutional weaknesses that characterize point-source natural resource economies frequently amplify sub-national vulnerability to insurgent mobilization and systemic rent-seeking behavior. This study presents a comparative econometric analysis investigating the causal links between primary commodity export values and the tactical escalation of civil conflicts. Using panel data from 65 developing nations between 2000 and 2016, we modeled the statistical interactions between resource licensing distributions, transparency markers, and localized conflict occurrence frequencies. The econometric models confirm that a 10% surge in oil and mineral revenue dependency raises the baseline probability of sub-national conflict initiation by 4.2% (p < 0.01). Further interaction tracing reveals that this effect is entirely mediated by institutional capacity and regulatory transparency metrics. In nations with independent anti-corruption agencies and strict budget oversight, resource wealth does not correlate with conflict initiation. The study demonstrates that natural resource wealth triggers conflict primarily by funding rebel groups and weakening state administrative capacity through corruption. The paper concludes that enforcing international fiscal transparency mandates is vital for preventing resource-driven insurgencies.

Keywords: Resource Curse, Civil Conflict, Rent-Seeking, Econometric Modeling, State Capacity, Primary Commodities, Fiscal Transparency

Manuscript Timeline: Received: April 10, 2017; Revised: June 15, 2017; Accepted: July 20, 2017; Published: September 14, 2017

Citation: Al-Kazi, Y., & Wei, L. (2017). Natural Resource Abundance and Civil Conflict Escalation: Evaluating Asymmetric Rent-Seeking in Weak State Environments. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 8(9), 739–747. DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000104

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 8, No. 8, August 2017 | pp. 730–738

DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000103

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Policing: Assessing Asymmetric Algorithmic Biases in Post-Conflict Urban Centers

Names of Authors: Liam O'Connor¹, Musa Ibrahim²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹School of Law and Criminology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; ²Department of Political Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Abstract: Localized private military and security companies (PMSCs) within post-conflict environments pose significant challenges to the traditional state monopoly on legitimate violence. This study evaluates the domestic regulatory frameworks and accountability mechanisms governing private security operations in transitional societies. Utilizing a comparative institutional analysis across three post-conflict nations, we examined legal oversight registries, contract performance audits, and human rights tracking reports from 2008 to 2011. The empirical analysis demonstrates that weak institutional capacities and vague legal statutes leave host nations unable to adequately monitor corporate misconduct or operational excesses. Quantitative mapping shows that areas with high densities of unregulated PMSC deployments reported a higher frequency of community friction incidents (Mean = 6.8 events/month) than zones relying on public law enforcement (Mean = 2.4 events/month), yielding p < 0.05. The study reveals that a lack of clear judicial jurisdiction over foreign corporate contractors undermines domestic rule of law and breeds deep community distrust. The paper recommends establishing a binding international registry paired with mandatory domestic licensing standards to enforce strict legal accountability.

Keywords: Predictive Policing, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Bias, Public Security, Post-Conflict Reconstruction, Surveillance Telemetry, Institutional Trust

Manuscript Timeline: Received: March 11, 2017; Revised: May 18, 2017; Accepted: June 22, 2017; Published: August 04, 2017

Citation: O'Connor, L., & Ibrahim, M. (2017). Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Policing: Assessing Asymmetric Algorithmic Biases in Post-Conflict Urban Centers. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 8(8), 730–738. DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000103

Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies | Vol. 8, No. 7, July 2017 | pp. 721–729

DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000102

Article Type: Original Research Paper

Title: The Psychological Legacies of Forced Combat: Longitudinal Psychosocial Rehabilitation Outcomes in Post-Conflict States

Names of Authors: Sahr Mathew Kamara¹, Grace Thompson²

Authors’ Affiliations: ¹Department of Psychology, Fourah Bay College, Freetown, Sierra Leone; ²Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract: Abstract: The successful long-term reintegration of former forced combatants into civilian communities remains a primary psychological and sociological challenge for post-conflict state stabilization. This study presents a longitudinal evaluation of psychological rehabilitation outcomes among 250 former child soldiers, five years after the completion of formal national disarmament programs. Mental health and social adjustment profiles were evaluated using standardized clinical tracking profiles tracking chronic post-traumatic stress symptoms, economic self-sufficiency, and community acceptance metrics. The psychological testing shows that high levels of trauma symptoms persist, with 42% of participants meeting the clinical threshold for PTSD (Mean Score = 48.5 ± 6.2). Regression analysis confirms that community stigmatization and a lack of formal education options are the strongest predictors of prolonged psychological distress (R² = 0.51, p < 0.001). Conversely, structured participation in traditional community cleansing rituals was strongly associated with better social adaptation scores. The study demonstrates that western-centric clinical models must be closely paired with culturally grounded community practices to optimize healing long past initial disarmament timelines.

Keywords: Forced Combat, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Combatant Reintegration, PTSD, Trauma Tracking, Longitudinal Study, Community Healing

Manuscript Timeline: Received: February 19, 2017; Revised: April 24, 2017; Accepted: May 28, 2017; Published: July 19, 2017

Citation: Kamara, S. M., & Thompson, G. (2017). The Psychological Legacies of Forced Combat: Longitudinal Psychosocial Rehabilitation Outcomes in Post-Conflict States. Global Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 8(7), 721–729. DOI: 10.46882/2017/GJPCS/0000102