Virtual Program
June 4–6, 2024 (virtual)
June 17–28, 2024 (in person)
Washington, DC
Virtual Session 1
Course Introduction: ESSL & the Africa Center at 25 Years
Presented by:
- Mr. Daniel Hampton
- Dr. Assis Malaquias
Reading:
- Emerging Security Sector Leaders Seminar. Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
Virtual Session 2
The Importance of Strategic Leadership & Critical Thinking for ESSL
Presented by:
- Dr. Luka Biong Deng Kuol
Reading:
- Ben Ramalingam et al, “Five Principles to Guide Adaptive Leadership.” Harvard Business Review, 2020.
- Regina Eckert and Simon Rweyongoze, “Leadership Development in Africa: A Focus on Strengths.” Center for Creative Leadership, 2015.
- Kwesi Aning and Joseph Siegle, “Deep Commitment, High Expectations: The Values of the Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders.” Africa Defense Forum, 2018.
English | Français - Matt Andrews, Lant Pritchett, Michael Woolcock, “Escaping Capability Traps through Problem Driven Iteration Adaption (PDIA),” CID Working Paper No. 240, June 2012.
Virtual Session 3
Writing Assignment Overview
Presented by:
- Dr. Daisy Muibu
Virtual Session 4
Mega Trends and Country Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience Assessments
Presented by:
- Dr. Daisy Muibu
- Col. Sean McClure
Reading:
- Raymond Gilpin. “Unpacking the implications of future trends for security in Africa.” Brookings, 2020.
- Country Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Handbook, ECOWAS and USAID, December 2018.
Virtual Session 5
Simulation Overview
Presented by:
- Dr. Daisy Muibu