Information on "Security" and "Africa"
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May 2013
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16 May 2013
Somali Piracy: Gone for Good?
What's behind the recent decline in maritime piracy attacks off the Horn of Africa? Sonia Rothwell believes that military operations on land and at sea are starting to have the desired effect, as are more controversial measures developed by private companies. More on «Somali Piracy: Gone for Good?»
March 2013
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29 Mar 2013
The Return of the Mercenary
Civil strife across the Middle East and Africa has prompted local regimes to rely on mercenaries to help suppress the unrest. Liana Fix partially blames this practice on a set of ambiguous and poorly enforced international treaties that have failed to prevent it. More on «The Return of the Mercenary »
November 2012
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1 Nov 2012
Côte d'Ivoire: State Security Versus Security Sector Reform
Eighteen months after the post-electoral crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, the country's security sector remains both a source of conflict and a key to peace. At present, however, pressing security considerations risk sending much-needed security sector reform down the wrong path, argues Arthur Boutellis. More on «Côte d'Ivoire: State Security Versus Security Sector Reform »
September 2012
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27 Sep 2012
Post-Meles Hegemony in the Horn of Africa
Meles Zenawi's social and economic policies kept Ethiopia at the forefront of regional security dynamics. Yet, as Magnus Taylor argues, a host of demographic, economic and environmental challenges may now compromise Ethiopia's status as a local power. More on «Post-Meles Hegemony in the Horn of Africa» -
13 Sep 2012
Climate Change and Africa's Enduring Instability
Arid conditions in the Sahel and large-scale flooding in East Africa will help sustain Africa’s reputation for socio-political volatility and state failure. To manage the chaos in the worst-affected regions, argues Fawzia Sheikh, greater international participation will be necessary to boost the Continent’s resiliency. More on «Climate Change and Africa's Enduring Instability»
August 2012
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29 Aug 2012
Danger in the Gulf of Guinea
While piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden have decreased, West Africa’s growing exploitation of its natural resources is turning the Gulf of Guinea into a piracy hotspot. Indeed, attacks in the area are increasingly putting countries such as Nigeria at risk, argue Francisco Galamas and Anne-Yolande Bilala. More on «Danger in the Gulf of Guinea»
June 2012
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7 Jun 2012
Solving Somalia: A Complex Political Game
Civil war, terrorism and state collapse have made Somalia the Horn of Africa’s most intractable security problem. Neighboring Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya are caught up in a complex political game of containment and unresolved history. More on «Solving Somalia: A Complex Political Game» -
6 Jun 2012
The Two Sudans on the Brink
South Sudan's messy separation from the North has provided the perfect conditions for conflict between the new neighbors. Oil pipelines and production set the scene for the most recent source of tension. More on «The Two Sudans on the Brink» -
1 Jun 2012
Intrusive Measures Employed by the SA Intelligence Service are Violating the Right to Privacy
South Africa's review of its intelligence laws and security agencies is raising concerns regarding the possible impact upon privacy. More on «Intrusive Measures Employed by the SA Intelligence Service are Violating the Right to Privacy»
May 2012
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25 May 2012
Terrorism in West Africa: The Anarchy That Hasn't Come
While riddled with weak states, West Africa has not become the international terrorist playground some feared it would. That does not mean warnings about extremists should be overlooked however. More on «Terrorism in West Africa: The Anarchy That Hasn't Come»
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