About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The African Journal of Defence, Security and Strategy (AJODSS) is a premier interdisciplinary platform for research into the complex security dynamics of the African continent. Hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), the journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that bridge the gap between academic theory and practical military/civilian policy.

Key themes include:

  • National and Regional Defense Policy

  • Counter-Terrorism and Insurgency Studies

  • Maritime Security and Peacekeeping Operations

  • Strategic Leadership and Governance

  • Socio-Economic Dimensions of African Security

Peer Review Process

AJODSS employs a Double-Blind Peer Review process. All submissions are evaluated by at least two external experts to ensure the highest standards of intellectual integrity, accuracy, and strategic relevance.

Copyright & Licensing

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication. Work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which allows others to share and adapt the work, provided the original authors and AJODSS are properly cited.

Archiving & Preservation

To ensure the long-term survival of digital scholarly content, AJODSS is committed to the digital preservation of its archives. We participate in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) systems to ensure a secure and permanent archive for the journal.

Sponsorship & History

AJODSS is the official scholarly publication of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC). Building on the College's history of excellence in military education since 1963, the journal was established to document and disseminate the strategic thought and research produced within the West African sub-region and beyond.

Privacy Statement

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