Information on "Human Security" and "Africa"
February 2013
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5 Feb 2013
The Life of the Party: The UN's Plan for Ivory Coast
It's been two years since the Côte d’Ivoire plunged into a brief but bloody civil war. IPI's Jordan Katz reports on some of the follow-on problems the UN continues to face within the country, particularly when it comes to implementing security sector reforms and other confidence building measures. More on «The Life of the Party: The UN's Plan for Ivory Coast»
August 2012
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31 Aug 2012
Tackle Food Insecurity Through the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Population growth and increased urbanization will tax Africans’ ability to feed themselves over the coming decades. Developing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, argues Johan Potgieter, may provide opportunities to boost food production where other sectors will or might fail. More on «Tackle Food Insecurity Through the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture » -
24 Aug 2012
Addressing an Imploding Mali
A separatist and Islamist insurgency in the north, weak democratic governance and drought are pushing Mali to the brink of collapse. The way forward, argues John Campbell, involves seeking a political settlement with secessionists and external intervention to avert a humanitarian disaster. More on «Addressing an Imploding Mali»
June 2012
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4 Jun 2012
A Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC
An upsurge in ethnic conflict in the provinces of Kivu has led to an upsurge in internally displaced peoples across the country. More on «A Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC»
May 2012
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31 May 2012
The Threat of HIV/AIDS to the South African Armed Forces
High levels of HIV/AIDS infection impact upon the South African National Defence Force’s ability to recruit new personnel and deploy troops. More on «The Threat of HIV/AIDS to the South African Armed Forces»
May 2009
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28 May 2009
Outsourcing Agriculture
If land is being unused or under-utilized in poor regions across Africa and Southeast Asia, outsourcing to capital-rich and land-poor nations could help prevent another global food crisis, but it must be fair and productive, Adam Wolfe writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Outsourcing Agriculture»
