Information on "Politics" and "Eastern Africa"
January 2013
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7 Jan 2013
Losing the Violence Monopoly
According to the Carnegie Council's Stephen Costello, renewed violence in Kenya underscores the country's political and economic weaknesses. Indeed, these weaknesses reflect a state that is becoming increasingly untenable, even as it heads towards general elections in March. More on «Losing the Violence Monopoly»
October 2012
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1 Oct 2012
The Weak Hand of Somalia's New President
International optimism over the election of a new president in Somalia should not overlook the overwhelming realities that this failed state continues to face. J Peter Pham discusses how corruption and the hijacking of political processes continue to undermine Somalia's stability. More on «The Weak Hand of Somalia's New President»
June 2012
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5 Jun 2012
In Burundi, Political Violence Halts Progress
Simmering political tensions between an entrenched government and fragmented opposition has resulted in an upsurge of violence in Burundi. More on «In Burundi, Political Violence Halts Progress»
