Charles G. Thomas
Professor of strategy and security studies at the U.S. Air Force's School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, author of Ujamaa's Army documenting the creation and evolution of the Tanzania People's Defence Force.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 57min
Charles G. Thomas, "Ujamaa's Army: The Creation and Evolution of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, 1964-1979" (Ohio UP, 2024)
Charles G. Thomas, a Professor of strategy and security studies, delves into the compelling evolution of the Tanzania People's Defence Force from its inception in 1964. He discusses the impact of colonial legacies, earlier mutinies, and President Nyerere's priorities prompting military reform. Thomas highlights the regional pressures from Uganda and Mozambique, Tanzania's military acquisitions, and the role of foreign partnerships, particularly with China. He also hints at his upcoming work detailing the Uganda–Tanzania War, offering a glimpse into ongoing geopolitical narratives.
Jan 8, 2026 • 57min
Charles G. Thomas, "Ujamaa's Army: The Creation and Evolution of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, 1964-1979" (Ohio UP, 2024)
Dr. Charles G. Thomas, a Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, dives into the evolution of the Tanzania People's Defence Force in his new book, Ujamaa's Army. He shares insights into Tanzania's unique postcolonial military development compared to other African nations. The discussion highlights the military's initial low priority, the impact of regional instability, and how international partnerships, especially with China, shaped the force. Thomas also reveals surprising aspects of special forces training and offers a glimpse into his future work on the Uganda-Tanzania War.
