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A series of monthly academic webinars for alumni examining the political economy of the actors and markets involved in transnational organized crime (TOC) and analyzing how to strategically diagnose and respond to TOC in ways that strengthen citizen security for all and build resilience. The webinars will feature academic and practitioner experts, and Africa Center alumni are invited to attend, either for one or more sessions or the whole series of discussions.
Community engagement
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on July 14, 2020
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies held a joint symposium with its Côte d’Ivoire Community Chapter in December 2019 on Preventing and Countering Terrorism in Côte d'Ivoire, discussing the historical trends of the terrorist threat in the subregion, with a particular focus on Côte d’Ivoire.
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Research Associate
. Areas of Expertise: African Urbanization Trends, Urban Fragility and Resiliency, Nigeria, Benin.
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This week-long seminar on Countering Transnational Organized Crime is designed to facilitate participants’ engagement in peer learning about tools, techniques, and approaches for effectively countering transnational organized crime in their countries, in the region, and across the continent.
Africa Security Brief No. 36
published by Pauline Le Roux
on December 2, 2019
Reversing the escalating violence of militant Islamist groups in the Sahel will require an enhanced security presence coupled with more sustained outreach to local communities.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on December 11, 2017
Cameroon's two-year-old national crisis threatens the country's very foundations, says scholar Christopher Fomunyoh. In this video, Fomunyoh discusses the nature and causes of the grievances that brought this crisis to a head, as well as recommendations for addressing them.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on October 10, 2017
Former Malian Defense Chief of Staff General Mahamane Touré reflects on lessons learned from Mali’s counter insurgency efforts in the North.
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Program materials for the Africa Center's 2017 Senior Leaders Seminar. Click here for readings, slides, and video of presentations.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on January 12, 2017
Part 5. In previous DRC’s political crises, international and African actors have at some times been a moderating influence, and at others enabled further escalation. What role are they playing this time?
Country in Focus
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on October 12, 2016
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies has compiled a selection of its analyses that identify the roots of the crisis in the DRC and priorities for reestablishing stability and progress toward a democratic transition.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on April 15, 2016
Much of the task of building a sustainable peacekeeping capability comes down to prioritizing logistical capacity as a component of a national policy.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on February 21, 2016
Beyond the vote totals of Uganda’s competing presidential candidates, Uganda’s democratic progress is ultimately dependent on shoring up the institutions on which not only elections but day-to-day democratic governance relies. This review reveals a mixed record.
