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What motivates African security professionals? What do they seek from their service? How do they differ from previous generations?

Notably, the motivation to serve one’s country was strongest among the youngest age cohort, of which a total of 65% of respondents indicated it as their primary motive for joining the armed forces.

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Assessing Attitudes of African Security Professionals – Africa Center

Younger generations of African security professionals are willing to set higher institutional standards. But significant differences emerge by service, region, gender, and regime type.

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