Baudouin Ngah Akoh Knihy

Focusing on innovative diplomacy, this book examines its role within the BRICS alliance, emphasizing adaptive strategies to tackle modern challenges and seize new opportunities. It highlights significant examples like the Oslo Agreement and the Belt and Road Initiative, showcasing the necessity for diplomacy to evolve with technology and collaboration. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on virtual diplomacy and unconventional methods for conflict resolution are also explored. Additionally, the text analyzes the BRICS alliance's influence on economic cooperation and global governance, considering its future direction.

Focusing on the implications of the Ukraine conflict, this study explores how economic factors contribute to the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in Africa. It analyzes data to reveal the dynamics behind the increased availability of SALW, highlighting arms transfers from Ukraine as a significant influence. The research examines the economic incentives facilitating these transfers and their role in exacerbating armed conflicts, crime, and instability, ultimately stressing the detrimental effects on communities and national security across the continent.

Focusing on the intersection of gender and small arms and light weapons (SALW) proliferation, this paper highlights the critical need for gender-sensitive approaches in SALW control policies. It addresses the unique challenges faced by women and the often-overlooked experiences of men as victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Through detailed case studies, the work advocates for inclusive legislation and training, emphasizing that integrating gender considerations is essential for achieving equitable and sustainable peace.