Institute for Security Studies
Will the Kenyan-led police mission in Haiti be replaced?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th September 2024 Before the unique mission can get off the ground, a funding crisis could see it replaced by a traditional UN-led operation. In October 2023, the... →
Agoa, agoing, agoner? Risks of US trade policy for Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th September 2024 AGOA expires in 2025, and Washington’s political climate suggests a ‘business-as-usual’ approach is unlikely to suffice. The future of the African... →
What’s in a game? Video games and Russian influence in Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 18th September 2024 It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech. In its latest iteration... →
Breaking patterns of violence and trauma in the home
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th September 2024 Parenting programmes like Free to Grow tackle mental health and trauma, and can help stop cycles of violence for women and children. At the heart... →
Can the AU move from theory to practice on citizen engagement?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th September 2024 Despite some progress, several barriers still prevent citizens from effectively working with the African Union at its Peace and Security Council.... →
Accelerate, extend or abandon? Africa’s SDG dilemma
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th September 2024 This month’s UN Summit of the Future should confront the reality that Africa will likely miss most Sustainable Development Goal targets. As the... →
SA must look beyond prosecution for anti-corruption remedies that work
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th September 2024 Serious corruption cases are uniquely difficult to prosecute. Innovative solutions that prioritise prevention are needed. The public discourse in... →
Can Chad’s November elections improve on past disputed polls?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th September 2024 The upcoming elections are vital for returning Chad to constitutional rule, but to do so, they must be fair and credible. Chad has been in... →
The end of ISWAP’s ‘hearts and minds’ strategy?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th September 2024 As the terrorist group’s relations with civilians deteriorate, governments should use the opportunity to rebuild trust with affected communities.... →
Two Western Cape towns bridge the poverty and race divide
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th September 2024 The people of Hoekwil and Touwsranten recognised their shared desire for safety, and in 2021 they tried something different. Many people are deeply... →
