Information on "Defense" and "Africa"
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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19 Nov 2012
Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda remains accused of providing aid to rebel groups in the Congo. Outside pressure, however, is unlikely to force Kampala to reassess this policy any time soon. Its economic reasons for remaining involved in what is a failed state are just too important. More on «Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo» -
8 Nov 2012
Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula
The Sinai Peninsula has recently experienced an upsurge in extremist violence, particularly against its energy infrastructure. Improving the security of this fragile region, writes Sonia Rothwell, will depend on the domestic and regional policies of the Mursi government and the Obama administration. More on «Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula»
October 2012
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22 Oct 2012
Factors Responsible for Al-Shabab’s Losses in Somalia
The African Union Mission's advance across Somalia transformed al-Shabab from a powerful militant group to a weakened band of insurgents. Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens and Hussein Solomon also attribute the decline of al-Shabab to clan rivalries and poor handling of the drought in 2011. More on «Factors Responsible for Al-Shabab’s Losses in Somalia»
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»
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»
November 2009
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23 Nov 2009
Somalia Jumps on Private Security Bandwagon
An American private military and security company deploys to Somalia as the first US presence in the country since the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Somalia Jumps on Private Security Bandwagon»
May 2009
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4 May 2009
Triple Canopy, ‘Obama’s Blackwater’
The next private military company to take over Blackwater’s contract in Iraq has an interesting history, operates worldwide and provides more than just personal security, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Triple Canopy, ‘Obama’s Blackwater’»
