​​The Centre for Military Studies (CEMIS) from Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Africa Research Institute from Óbuda University (Hungary), and in partnership with the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD2024) invite papers for the conference.

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THEME: “Counter-Terrorism and the Future Role of Global Powers in the Rapidly Changing African Environment”​

Proposals for papers are hereby invited from interested researchers, scholars, practitioners and policy-makers in the defence and security fields for the upcoming conference that will be held on 19 September 2024, with the following themes: 

• ​Panel 1: Human security perspective 
• Panel 2: Socio-Economic development 
• Panel 3: Technology and cyber-security 
• Panel 4: Leadership and corporate governance 
  

Important dates​

Deadline for abstracts and bio: ​22 June 2024 

Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts: 30 June 2024 

Deadline for complete papers: 30 August 2024 

Deadline for presentation slides: 10 September 2024 

Conference: 19 September 2024 

Venue: Air Force Base Waterkloof, Tshwane, South Africa (In-person) and MS Teams (Online) 

Guidelines

The length of the abstract should be about 250-350 words. Contributors are requested to include a short bio, highlighting their name, surname, contact details as well as affiliation. 

Conference Proceedings 

All the papers delivered at the conference will be considered for publication in any of the following peer-reviewed journals when passing the review process: Defence Innovation and Management in Africa (DIMA) journal; Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies (JCEAS); and Scientia Militaria journal. 

Registration: click here 

Contact Details All abstracts and enquiries may be sent to: 

• Dr Dávid Vogel, e-mail address: vogel.david@uni-obuda.hu, tel: +36 70 381234
• Lt Col (Dr) J.P. Scherman, e-mail: cemis@sun.ac.za, tel: +27 22 702 3093​

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