Information on "International Relations" and "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»
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 »
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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8 Jun 2012
Why Less Haste Would be Progress for Statebuilding in Somalia
On 24 December 2011, Somalia’s top political leaders signed an agreement proposing new political structures from September 2012 when current transitional arrangements end. Is this progress or are Somalia and the international community stuck on a political treadmill with no end in sight? More on «Why Less Haste Would be Progress for Statebuilding in Somalia » -
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»
May 2012
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11 May 2012
Opportunity Knocks: Can the EU Help Albania to Help Itself?
Albania's fragile democracy may hinge upon Europe's support for domestic political reform. More on «Opportunity Knocks: Can the EU Help Albania to Help Itself?»
