Information on "Security" and "Africa"
July 2013
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Jul 2013
Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa
Author: Yossef Bodansky
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper argues that both Iran and Sudan are preparing to pursue major geopolitical initiatives into and across the Sahel, up to the shores of the Gulf of Guinea. More on «Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa» -
Jul 2013
Long Walk to Restoration: Lessons from Somalia’s Transition Process
Author: Andrews Atta-Asamoah
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This report discusses the lessons learned from the transition process in Somalia in 2012 and the reasons behind its success. More on «Long Walk to Restoration: Lessons from Somalia’s Transition Process»
June 2013
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11 Jun 2013
République centrafricaine: les urgences de la transition
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
Ce rapport examine la crise dans la République centrafricaine suivant la chute de président et la prise de pouvoir par la coalition rebelle de la Seleka en mars 2013. More on «République centrafricaine: les urgences de la transition» -
Jun 2013
Tunisia: The Challenges of Transition
Author: Lisa Watanabe
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
This analysis charts the seeming progress Tunisia has made over the last two years in its transition towards full-fledged democracy. More on «Tunisia: The Challenges of Transition» -
Jun 2013
A Standardised Police Roster System is Critical for the African Standby Force
Author: Tsegaye Deda Baffa
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This brief considers the issues surrounding the development of integrated roster systems, in order to enhance the recruitment and selection of the African Standby Force. More on «A Standardised Police Roster System is Critical for the African Standby Force» -
Jun 2013
Serval: bilan et perspectives
Author: Philippe Gros, Jean-Jacques Patry, Nicole Vilboux
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Ce papier examine les résultats et les perspectives du dispositif Serval en Mali en 2013 par le militaire français. More on «Serval: bilan et perspectives» -
Jun 2013
Advancing Stability and Reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau
Author: Davin O’Regan, Peter Thompson
Publisher: Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) / National Defense University (NDU)
This report analyzes the effects and implications of narco-trafficking in Guinea-Bissau. More on «Advancing Stability and Reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau»
May 2013
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31 May 2013
Crisis in Mali: Root Causes and Long-Term Solutions
Author: Hannah Armstrong
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This paper argues that the West's overemphasis on counterterrorism and regime change obscured the long-term political causes of the crisis in Mali. More on «Crisis in Mali: Root Causes and Long-Term Solutions» -
22 May 2013
Negotiating the Rise of New Powers
Author: Amrita Narlikar, Brendan Vickers, Rosemary Foot, Jim O'Neill
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on rising powers in the international system, particularly the BRICS group. More on «Negotiating the Rise of New Powers» -
15 May 2013
Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence
Author: John Campbell
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief tracks the escalating violence between Nigerian military forces and the Islamist Boko Haram movement. More on «Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence»
