War-Making without State-Building in the Horn of Africa?

Call for Papers

War-Making without State-Building in the Horn of Africa?

Journal: Politikon
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Group
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

Politikon invites submissions for its Special Issue titled "War-Making without State-Building in the Horn of Africa?"

About the Special Issue

The Horn of Africa—comprising Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan—has experienced persistent conflict, insecurity, and political instability for decades. Civil wars, interstate conflicts, terrorism, and regional rivalries have shaped the region's political landscape, with violence driven by complex historical, socio-economic, and geopolitical factors. These challenges have been further intensified by regional and international interventions pursuing diverse political, economic, and strategic interests.

This Special Issue seeks original and insightful scholarly contributions that examine the historical and contemporary politics of the Horn of Africa. It welcomes research that advances understanding of conflict, statehood, governance, security, and regional dynamics while offering fresh perspectives on one of the world's most strategically significant regions.

Scope and Topics of Interest

Submissions may address, but are not limited to:

• War-making and state-building in the Horn of Africa

• Civil wars, interstate conflicts, and regional insecurity

• Terrorism and violent extremism

• Historical and political roots of conflict

• Regional and international interventions

• Governance, state institutions, and political transformation

• Peacebuilding and conflict resolution

• Geopolitics and strategic competition in the Horn of Africa

• Regional cooperation and security challenges

• Comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives on the region

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 13 April 2026

• Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

• Abstracts should be no more than 500 words and clearly state the research question, methodology, and contribution to the literature.

• Abstracts should be submitted via email to the Guest Editors using the subject line "Horn of Africa Issue."

• Selected authors will receive feedback and author guidelines before submitting full manuscripts.

• The Special Issue includes an Authors' Workshop on 20 August 2026, with publication expected in January 2027.

Special Issue Editors

• Bhaso Ndzendze — University of Johannesburg

• Sandile Moloi — University of Pretoria

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