Information on "Society" and "Africa"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Combating Piracy and Maritime Terrorism: A Common Challenge for Europe and Asia
Author: Peter Roell
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper focuses on current international efforts to combat maritime piracy, which shows no signs of stopping any time soon. More on «Combating Piracy and Maritime Terrorism: A Common Challenge for Europe and Asia» -
Apr 2013
The Evolution of Organised Crime in Africa
Author: Mark Shaw, Tuesday Reitano
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper examines the evolution of organized crime in Africa. More on «The Evolution of Organised Crime in Africa» -
Apr 2013
Mediating Peace in Africa
Author: Melody Mbwadzawo, Nomfundo Ngwazi
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This brief examines the role of the women in conflict mediation. More on «Mediating Peace in Africa» -
Apr 2013
CTC Sentinel 6(4)
Author: Matthew Levitt, Samuel Logan, David Cook, Anne Wolf, William Reno, Anne Giudicelli
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This issue of the CTC Sentinel examines Hizb Allah’s tradecraft and the capabilities of the group’s international terrorist wing, the Islamic Jihad Organization (IJO). More on «CTC Sentinel 6(4)»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Crisis migratorias en Melilla
Author: Elena Sánchez-Montijano, Jonathan Zaragoza Cristiani
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
A pesar del refuerzo de la valla y de la cooperación Marroquí, Melilla ha experimentado a finales del año 2012 una crisis migratoria parecida en número e intensidad a la del 2005. More on «Crisis migratorias en Melilla» -
Mar 2013
Enhancing Security and Justice in Liberia: The Regional Hub Model
Author: Abu Sherif, Grace Maina
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
Like many other countries ravaged by war, Liberia has experienced challenges with developing and maintaining effective security and justice systems. More on «Enhancing Security and Justice in Liberia: The Regional Hub Model»
February 2013
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1 Feb 2013
Justice in Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara’s Dilemma
Author: Tobias Koepf
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
International pressure on the Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has been mounting in recent months, mainly due to his controversial handling of the issue of transitional justice. More on «Justice in Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara’s Dilemma» -
Feb 2013
Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme
Author: Jean-François Daguzan
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Cet article, à partir de l’apport théorique existant, essaye de réévaluer le rôle et la place des armées dans les processus politiques dans une période de transformation en profondeur du monde arabe. More on «Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme» -
Feb 2013
Citizens Perception on Migration in South Africa
Author: Mandela Mataure
Publisher: Afrobarometer
The Afrobarometer has been tracking public attitudes towards foreigners resident in South Africa since 2008 because of a vigorous public debate on immigration controls, attacks on foreigners from other African states and accusations of xenophobia. More on «Citizens Perception on Migration in South Africa» -
Feb 2013
Elections and Social Conflict in Africa
Author: Idean Salehyan, Christopher Linebarger
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This brief examines elections in authoritarian systems versus those with additional democratic checks and balances. More on «Elections and Social Conflict in Africa»
