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Seen in broad sociological terms, the impact of economically and technologically advanced societies has disrupted every aspect of the developing world's traditional societies and has touched off the complex processes of modernization and development.

ObjectiveThis study investigates the security implications of growing orphan populations, particularly in Sub‐Saharan Africa. Little has been written about the security implications of this especially vulnerable group of children. Are growing orphan populations associated with increases in political instability as has been suggested?MethodUsing data from several sources, we employ regression analysis to test whether Sub‐Saharan African countries with larger proportions of orphans and those with increasing orphan populations experience higher rates of political instability.ResultsWe find that the increase in the orphan population is related to an increasing incidence of civil conflict, but do not find a similar relationship for the proportion of orphans. In addition, we find that the causes of orphanhood matter.ConclusionsWe conclude that increases in orphan populations (rather than simple proportions) are destabilizing. We suggest possible avenues for mediating the security risks posed by growing orphan populations.

Politisch-theoretische Diskussion der Bedeutung des Begriffes "Demokratie" für Afrika. Verbindung von innenpolitischen, ideologischen und entwicklungspolitischen Argumenten. Überlegungen zur Rolle der sozialen Klassen im Demokratisierungsprozeß und Konkretisierung der Diskussion für das angestrebte ZANU-PF-Einparteiensystem in Simbabwe. Abschließend ein Aufsatz über den Begriff der Nation in Afrika im Zusammenhang mit Kolonialpolitik, Neokolonialismus, Nation-Building und Entwicklungsstrategien. (DÜI-Wsl)