Theo Neethling

600 total citations
64 papers, 265 citations indexed

About

Theo Neethling is a scholar working on Political Science and International Relations, Sociology and Political Science and Development. According to data from OpenAlex, Theo Neethling has authored 64 papers receiving a total of 265 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 46 papers in Political Science and International Relations, 42 papers in Sociology and Political Science and 15 papers in Development. Recurrent topics in Theo Neethling's work include Global Peace and Security Dynamics (41 papers), Peacebuilding and International Security (31 papers) and International Development and Aid (15 papers). Theo Neethling is often cited by papers focused on Global Peace and Security Dynamics (41 papers), Peacebuilding and International Security (31 papers) and International Development and Aid (15 papers). Theo Neethling collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, Romania and United States. Theo Neethling's co-authors include Heidi Hudson and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Small Wars and Insurgencies and Politikon.

In The Last Decade

Theo Neethling

48 papers receiving 198 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Theo Neethling South Africa 7 139 131 63 58 14 64 265
Olusola Ogunnubi South Africa 9 134 1.0× 144 1.1× 23 0.4× 77 1.3× 13 0.9× 47 246
Godwin R. Murunga Kenya 8 78 0.6× 148 1.1× 33 0.5× 38 0.7× 10 0.7× 27 249
Liisa Laakso Finland 9 93 0.7× 175 1.3× 27 0.4× 59 1.0× 24 1.7× 19 263
Gregory Weeks United States 7 93 0.7× 109 0.8× 23 0.4× 20 0.3× 24 1.7× 30 206
Georges Nzongola‐Ntalaja United States 8 87 0.6× 188 1.4× 35 0.6× 51 0.9× 9 0.6× 32 293
Joseph Chinyong Liow Singapore 10 135 1.0× 251 1.9× 46 0.7× 15 0.3× 6 0.4× 35 297
William Gumede South Africa 6 55 0.4× 172 1.3× 38 0.6× 37 0.6× 12 0.9× 14 264
Norbert Lechner Mexico 9 111 0.8× 172 1.3× 24 0.4× 11 0.2× 12 0.9× 59 264
Y.K. Museveni 5 94 0.7× 147 1.1× 16 0.3× 26 0.4× 14 1.0× 8 230
Atilio Borón Argentina 9 96 0.7× 151 1.2× 22 0.3× 12 0.2× 12 0.9× 55 244

Countries citing papers authored by Theo Neethling

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Fields of papers citing papers by Theo Neethling

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Theo Neethling

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Theo Neethling. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Theo Neethling based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Theo Neethling. Theo Neethling is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Neethling, Theo. (2023). Russian Para-Military Operations in Africa: The Wagner Group as a De Facto Foreign Policy Instrument. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 51(1). 3 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2016). An update on South Africa’s political risk profile in 2015/6. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 75. 32–32. 1 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2012). South Africa, the African union and international intervention in Libya: A critical appraisal. Australasian Review of African Studies. 33(2). 8–28. 2 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2011). ESTABLISHING AFRICOM: PRESSING QUESTIONS, POLITICAL CONCERNS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 36(1).
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Neethling, Theo. (2009). Securing the regional maritime landscapeMaritime security in Southern African waters, Thean Potgieter & Reiner Pommerin (Eds.) : review. 74. 320–323. 2 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2008). AFRICOM : concerns and pressing questions. Conflict trends. 2008(1). 41–47. 2 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2007). Pursuing an Effective African Peacekeeping Capability: What Could Be Learned from Burundi and Darfur (Sudan). 29(2). 50. 1 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2006). The Relevance of Political Sciences at the South African Military Academy: Context, Comparative Perspectives and Reflections. 28(1). 124. 1 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2005). Realizing the African Standby Force as a Pan-African Ideal: Progress, Prospects and Challenges. Journal of military and strategic studies. 8(1). 11 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2005). Shaping the African Standby Force: Developments, Challenges, and Prospects. Military review. 85(3). 68. 5 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2004). Pursuing a policy framework for peace and security in Africa: Developments, progress and challenges. 26(2). 71. 2 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2003). South Africa’s Evolving Role in Peacekeeping: National Interest and International Responsibilities. Journal of military and strategic studies. 6(2). 3 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2003). Pursuing a functional security community in Southern Africa: is it possible after all?. 25(1). 29. 3 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2003). Conducting operations in the realm of peace and security: key issues and challenges in the African context. Small Wars and Insurgencies. 14(2). 87–112. 5 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2002). The UN in the aftermath of the crisis in Sierra Leone. Conflict trends. 2002(3). 39–45. 3 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (2002). The Emerging South African Profile in Africa: Reflections on the Significance of South Africa's Entrance Into Peacekeeping. African Journal on Conflict Resolution. 2(2). 32–40. 1 indexed citations
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Neethling, Theo. (1997). South African Peace Support in Africa: Challenges and Considerations. Africa Insight. 27(3). 207–213. 1 indexed citations

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