Professor Thean Potgieter is a research fellow of CEMIS, Stellenbosch University. He is currently Chief Director Research and Innovation at PALAMA and is the former Director of CEMIS. He holds degrees in the Human Sciences, Strategic Studies and History. He is a well-known researcher and commentator on maritime and military issues and is the Secretary-General of the South African Military History Commission. Ian Liebenberg holds degrees in philosophy, political science, development economics and sociology. He is Acting Director of the Centre for Military Studies (CEMIS), South African Military Academy and associate professor in the Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University. He is also associated with the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa (SIGLA).