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Nigerian police helmet RUSI Journal: Counter-Terrorism in Nigeria: Responding to Boko Haram 6 Aug 2012
The threat of Boko Haram has gained global attention. But the Nigerian response may be making things worse (Free access) Terrorism Africa
201207 NB Campbell RUSI Newsbrief: Countering Piracy: The Challenge of Prosecution 27 Jul 2012
With growing international success in disrupting pirate attacks, the greatest challenge now facing counter-piracy is posed by the logistics and costs involved in prosecution Horn of Africa Africa
Africa Analysis: Will Mali become the Next Terrorist Sanctuary? 6 Jun 2012 by Valentina Soria
In the aftermath of the Mali coup, northern secessionists have declared an independent Islamic state. With verifiable links to Al-Qa'ida, there is a real risk that 'Azawad', as it is known, will become the next wellspring of instability and terrorism in Africa. Terrorism Africa Sahel
London 2012 Somalia Conference Analysis: A Fine Talking Shop: The London Conference on Somalia 23 Feb 2012 by Anna Rader
Initial reflections on the high-level international conference on Somalia to agree a shared agenda on piracy, terrorism and development. United Nations International Institutions Horn of Africa Africa UK Europe
Mugabe Thumb Analysis: Central Africa and Southern Africa: Elections and Economics 30 Jan 2012
Predictions of a 'sub-Saharan spring' in southern Africa have as yet proved unfounded, but elections in the DRCongo and Zimbabwe are proving to be risky in the current climate of domestic turmoil. Africa Zimbabwe Congo
Shabaab PlasmatikFlickr Analysis: Eastern Africa: A Regional Stake in Counter-Insurgency 30 Jan 2012 by Anna Rader
Somalia will continue to dominate the 2012 agenda for East African states as the humanitarian impact of famine and ongoing fighting pulls in regional and international actors. Now embroiled in military operations, Kenya also faces a big year for domestic politics. Other regional dynamics are tying together Uganda and South Sudan, and Kenya and Eritrea, who are all facing political challenges. Tackling Extremism Terrorism Al-Qa'ida Africa Horn of Africa
Nigeria Soldiers Thumb Analysis: West Africa: Regional Security Comes to the Fore 30 Jan 2012
With fewer elections scheduled for 2012 in West Africa, the emphasis will shift to regional security and dealing with complex security threats. Terrorist groups and local militias are still a major problem, while religious conflict and instability threaten the region’s largest economy; Nigeria. Africa Tackling Extremism Terrorism Al-Qa'ida
Analysis Podcast thumb Analysis: Tackling Piracy off the Coast of Somalia 6 Jan 2012
Lizz Pearson speaks with analyst Dominick Donald who recently wrote in the RUSI Journal analysing the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia. Horn of Africa Africa Maritime Forces
2012 button Analysis: Somalia's 2012 Agenda 3 Jan 2012 by Anna Rader
Somalia has until August to complete political reform, inaugurate a new constitution and hold national elections before the end of the transitional period. It must also capitalise on the Kenyan incursion to rout Al-Shabaab and establish security in this enduring weak state, making 2012 a make-or-break year for Somalia. Horn of Africa Africa
Bellamy_piracy_thumbnail RUSI Journal: Maritime Piracy: Return of the World's Second-oldest Security Problem 9 Dec 2011
The problem of piracy has long exercised the minds of statesmen and military strategists alike. A survey of this history offers a treasure trove of tried and tested solutions History Global Security Issues Horn of Africa Africa
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