Fragmented forces: The development of the Gambian military

Fragmented forces: The development of the Gambian military

Author: 
Dwyer, Maggie
Publisher: 
Taylor & Francis Group
Date published: 
2017
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Journal Title: 
African Security Review
Source: 
African Security Review, Vol. 26, Issue 4, November 2017, pp. 362-377
Abstract: 

This article provides a detailed look at the history of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), a military that has received very little academic attention within the study of African state security forces. It identifies key turning points in the GAF's history, and highlights the vastly different roles the military played in the state under President Jawara (1965-94) and President Jammeh (1994-2017). Yet, it also highlights important similarities regarding internal patterns within the armed forces and shows the ways in which these continuities may challenge attempts to restructure the security sector. The article draws on archival research and interviews conducted with retired and active duty Gambian military personnel, government officials, and Gambian scholars.

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CITATION: Dwyer, Maggie. Fragmented forces: The development of the Gambian military . : Taylor & Francis Group , 2017. African Security Review, Vol. 26, Issue 4, November 2017, pp. 362-377 - Available at: https://library.au.int/fragmented-forces-development-gambian-military