Women Peacebuilders: Commonalities in Northern Ireland, Liberia, and Israel/Palestine
Across Northern Ireland, Liberia, and now Israel/Palestine, women peacebuilders use peace as a strategy in the face of conflict.
Applying a Gender Lens to Transitional Justice After Ethiopia’s Tigray War
Ethiopia’s government should amend its transitional justice plan to address how war exacerbated gender inequalities.
Africa: The Quiet Battlefield for Global Power
China and Russia are waging a quiet war for global influence in Africa—and the United States is falling behind.
Russian Soft Power Influence in Africa
For Russia’s Africa strategy, the most critical soft-power attraction is Russia as an assertive but pragmatic actor; the West must counter Russian soft power operations in Africa by supporting democratic and human rights initiatives.
The Jaded Rainbow Nation: What Jacob Zuma’s Arrest Could Mean for South Africa’s Democratic Future
This article seeks to dissect the root of the recent civil unrest in South Africa following the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma, while examining the Zuma presidency to uncover where the widening cracks lie within the fractious African National Congress. The author argues that while some of those who participated in the violence may be frustrated with the lack of economic opportunities and failure of the ANC to follow through with its campaign promises, this insurrection was ultimately an attempt by pro-Zuma supporters to manipulate public discord for their own political purpose.
Russia’s Return to Africa
Russia’s planned naval base in Sudan marks an attempt to regain levels of influence in Africa not seen since the Cold War.
Targeting of Aid Workers in Nigeria Highlights Security Sector’s Shortcomings
Nigeria and its international partners must work to securing the country’s northeast if aid workers are to be safe from terrorist attacks.
Aid Workers Increasingly Targeted by Extremist Groups
Expanding jihadist groups and regional insecurity make the Sahel a risky environment for Western aid workers.
Why African 5G Should Be A Priority for the United States
By providing Western 5G alternatives to African countries, the United States can counter Chinese investment on the continent and reforge a relationship with an increasingly important region.
What the U.S. Election Means for Africa, Part II: Biden
A President Biden could make significant inroads in Africa, if U.S. economic assistance and development are at the forefront of his policy toward the continent.
What the U.S. Election Means for Africa, Part I: Trump
This is what four more years of Trump’s Africa policy will look like.