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published by Yang-Yang Zhou and Andrew Shaver, Cambridge University Press
on June 21, 2021
Global data from 1990 to 2018 show no evidence that hosting refugees increases the likelihood of new conflict, prolongs existing conflict, or even raises the number of violent events or casualties. In fact, in many cases, hosting refugees can encourage local development and even conflict reduction. Host governments should prioritize local development that benefits both refugees and host communities, as seen in countries like Uganda.
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published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on June 17, 2021
Africa continues to experience expanding and record levels of forced displacement—a result of predatory governments, political fragmentation, and violent extremist groups.
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published by Paul Nantulya
on June 15, 2021
The deployment of Chinese security firms in Africa is expanding without a strong regulatory framework. This poses heightened risks to African citizens and raises fundamental questions over responsibility for security in Africa.
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published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on May 28, 2021
The surge in COVID-19 cases in India, spurred by a more transmissible variant and complacency, provides a stark warning to African populations to remain vigilant to contain the pandemic.
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published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on May 21, 2021
A preponderance of COVID vaccine myths is causing many Africans to forego vaccinations at a time when new, more transmissible coronavirus variants are spreading across the continent.
While Russia’s engagements in Africa are often viewed as opportunistic, in the space of a few years Moscow has been able to gain a foothold in the southern Mediterranean, become a powerbroker in geographically strategic countries, and undermine democratic norms on the continent.
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published by Daniel Eizenga
on May 3, 2021
Idriss Déby’s death is an outcome of the ongoing instability perpetuated by his regime. The subsequent military coup d’état led by the late president’s son risks deepening political violence in this geographically strategic country.
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published by Peter Biar Ajak
on April 29, 2021
Despite challenges of unemployment, corruption, entrenched political leadership, and political violence, many African youth have found constructive avenues to promote peace, effective governance, and reform.
Program Materials
A virtual academic program on the development and implementation of national security strategy in Africa. This program will provide a forum for a multidisciplinary group of senior officials to explore National Security Strategy Development (NSSD) concepts and processes.
Program Materials
A virtual academic program on the development and implementation of national security strategy in Africa. This program will provide a forum for a multidisciplinary group of senior officials to explore National Security Strategy Development (NSSD) concepts and processes.
Infographic
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on February 16, 2021
Acute food insecurity in Africa has increased by over 60 percent in the past year and threatens to widen further as the effects of COVID-19 exacerbate other drivers such as conflict and political mismanagement.
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published by Joseph Siegle and Candace Cook
on January 12, 2021
A wide spectrum of credibility marks the 13 African elections slated for 2021. This has direct implications for the legitimacy of the leaders that emerge and their ability to navigate the security challenges they face.
