Armed Conflicts in Africa: The Failure of Traditional Approaches of Analysis (original) (raw)

This paper explores the complex landscape of armed conflicts in Africa, emphasizing the limitations of traditional analytical approaches. It argues that many of these approaches lead to partial understandings that can distort the responses of the international community. The focus is on how various theoretical frameworks, including identity-based, economic, and institutional analyses, often fail to capture the intricate realities of African conflicts, ultimately hindering effective conflict resolution.