African Perspectives on Global Pandemics and the Challenges of Peace and Security - Hardcover

by Masake Pilisano Harris (Editor), Richard Obinna Iroanya (Editor), Shipena Dortea (Contribution by)

This book examines the legal and security threat posed by pandemics in Africa and beyond. The authors propose that to effectively counter pandemics, it is necessary for states to transcend beyond a realism approach and to adopt security policies that reflect the multidimensional nature of state authority and functions.

Author Biography

Masake Pilisano Harris is associate dean for the School of Human Sciences and Education at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.

Richard Obinna Iroanya is senior lecturer of the School of Military Science at the University of Namibia, Windhoek.