Institute for Security Studies
Western Sahara’s quest for independence seems to be flagging
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th August 2024 More countries appear to be backing Morocco’s plan for ‘autonomy’ rather than independence, but will that be enough? The Sahrawi Arab Democratic... →
Angola’s crackdown on protesters could fuel separatist violence
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th August 2024 Using harsh justice to resolve a political struggle could lead to youth radicalisation and violence in eastern Angola. On 30 July, an Angolan court... →
When are African women athletes woman enough?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th August 2024 The Paris Olympics were a reminder of how sports are the latest chapter in Eurocentric ideals that cruelly affect African women. The Paris Olympics... →
Democracy crisis or state crisis in Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th August 2024 For democracy and multilateralism in Africa to prosper, the continent needs strong states with institutions that deliver. Africa’s myriad... →
Is Russia’s war against Ukraine spilling over into Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th August 2024 Dangerous signs of a proxy Russia-Ukraine war on the continent could have grave implications for Africa. Russia appears to be intensifying its... →
Large-scale future migration will reshape global demographics
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th August 2024 Instead of reinforcing borders, African and Western governments should handle unprecedented migration levels by negotiating skilled-worker... →
AI can turn the tide on organised environmental crime in Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th August 2024 Artificial intelligence offers innovative solutions to the expensive and time-consuming business of policing environmental crimes. Effective law... →
Sudanese are losing hope with each new peace initiative
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th August 2024 The array of peace processes has allowed the warring parties to forum-shop while the humanitarian crisis intensifies. After Sudan’s third civil war... →
AU Commissioners must be elected for their ideas, not personalities
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th August 2024 For the African Union to remain relevant, its leaders should be judged by their capacity to renew Africa’s broken multilateralism. The African... →
In Libya, everything comes down to military muscle
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th August 2024 The arrest of Libyans who allegedly received military training in South Africa hints at the nature of power in the north African country. Were 95... →
