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Spotlight
published by Mark Duerksen
on April 9, 2020
With urban population densities and poverty rates among the world’s highest, innovative measures will be needed to prevent African cities from becoming hotspots of the coronavirus pandemic.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on March 6, 2020
ECOWAS’ reputation for upholding democratic norms is facing strain as a growing number of West African leaders alter rules to consolidate power and resist stepping down at the end of their mandated terms.
Spotlight
published by Shannon Smith
on February 4, 2020
Given its fragile public health systems and close ties to China, Africa is vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus, highlighting the continent’s centrality to global health security.
Spotlight
published by Joseph Siegle and Candace Cook
on January 28, 2020
African elections in 2020 will be a test against efforts to erode presidential term limits and other democratic checks and balances, with direct consequences for stability on the continent.
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Spotlight
published by Pauline Le Roux
on June 10, 2019
The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara has pursued breadth rather than depth of engagement in its rapid rise along the Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso borders.
Russia has significantly expanded its engagements in Africa in recent years. These engagements often take the form of propping up embattled and isolated autocratic leaders of countries that are rich in natural resources. The United States can draw a distinction with Russia’s destabilizing role by pursuing a positive engagement strategy in Africa. The United States must avoid the Cold War trap of competing with Russia for the affections of corrupt, autocratic leaders in Africa, however, as such a policy would be disastrous for Africa while not advancing US interests.
ARP No. 7: Assessing Attitudes of the Next Generation of African Security Sector Professionals
published by Kwesi Aning and Joseph Siegle
on April 29, 2019
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on April 19, 2019
The African Union will need to overcome a lack of political will and address structural challenges if it is to be effective in responding to security crises on the continent, consistent with its founding mission.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on March 22, 2019
China's Belt and Road Initiative forges intertwining economic, political, and security ties between Africa and China, advancing Beijing’s geopolitical interests.
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Atelier de formation des enseignants et de développement du programme AMEP February 11–15 février 2019Accra, Ghana Schedule / Guide pedagogique: English | FrançaisSyllabus / Calendrier du programme: English | FrançaisBios: English | Français Session 1 Adult Learning Modalities Presented by / présenté par: Ben Crockett (Slides: English | Français) Tony “Randy” Mullis, Ph.D (English) Required Reading... Continue Reading
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on January 17, 2019
China’s growing military engagement in Africa is aimed at advancing Beijing’s economic and strategic interests, in particular its Belt and Road Initiative.