Related Audio for "Is West Africa's Geopolitical Star Rising?"

June 2013

19 Jun 2013
Overview of Religious Radicalism and the Terrorist Threat in Senegal
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
In this audio presentation, Dr Bakary Sambe, who is a lecturer and researcher at the Center for Religious Studies at the University Gaston Berger of Saint-Louis, discusses the possibility of radical religious movements in Senegal becoming more violen... More on «Overview of Religious Radicalism and the Terrorist Threat in Senegal»

23 Apr 2013
Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this audio presentation, John Campbell, who is a Senior Fellow for African Policy Studies at CFR, elaborates on the political and economic transitions occurring in South Africa and Nigeria. More on «Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria»

24 May 2012
Nigeria: Regional Kingpin?
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Jennifer Giroux, a senior researcher at the Center for Security Studies, discusses the paradox of Nigeria, a state that can be considered West Africa's regional hegemon but which also often seems on the verge of collapse. More on «Nigeria: Regional Kingpin?»
23 May 2012
Security Dynamics in West Africa
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
If foreign involvement and conditions on the ground make development in West Africa fragile and uncertain, what about the security situation? Can ECOWAS – the 15-member Economic Community of West African States -- be a force for genuine c... More on «Security Dynamics in West Africa»
21 May 2012
Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Vitus Azeem, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Inititative in Accra, asseses the Western model of governance in West Africa as well as possible alternatives based on local institutions and ideas. More on «Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?»

2 Feb 2012
The Threat of Boko Haram and the Challenges to Peace, Security and Unity of Nigeria
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
In this audio presentation, Marti Ewi discusses the continuing threat posed by Boko Haram in Nigeria, both to the central government and the country's regions. More on «The Threat of Boko Haram and the Challenges to Peace, Security and Unity of Nigeria»

31 May 2011
Linking Regional Peace and Security Frameworks to National Policies: Lessons from West Africa
Publisher: International Security Forum (ISF) / International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
In this audio presentation, two experts look at how to transform the security sectors that exist in West Africa. More on «Linking Regional Peace and Security Frameworks to National Policies: Lessons from West Africa»
13 May 2011
Nigeria: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Dr Istifanus Sonsare Zabadi, Dean of the Center for Strategic Research and Studies at the National War College in Nigeria, discusses the many opportunities and challenges facing Nigeria. More on «Nigeria: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities»

30 Jun 2010
Francafrique: Friends Forever?
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
The pragmatism of French Africa's heads of state show that the pullback of the former colonizer from 'francafrique' affairs was not totally unexpected, Professor Dr Elisio Macamo tells the ISN. More on «Francafrique: Friends Forever?»

31 Mar 2010
Niger Delta: Pouring Oil on the Fire
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
The Niger Delta insurgency has recently been in the headlines, but the dire situation has been long brewing, with residents frustrated with underdevelopment and oil profits flowing from the region, says Niger Delta activist Annkio Briggs. More on «Niger Delta: Pouring Oil on the Fire»