Southern Africa

Research focuses on the conflict, security and peace operations in the region, with a particular focus on corruption and illicit trade.



Southern Africa

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Cathy Haenlein

Director of Organised Crime and Policing Studies

Organised Crime and Policing

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Alexandria Reid

RUSI Associate Fellow, OCP | SHOC Network Member - Researcher

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Lauren Young

Former Research Fellow

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Sub-Saharan Africa

Our research in this region explores the conflict, security and peace operations across Sub-Saharan Africa, with specific focus on countering terrorism and violent extremism, combatting illegal wildlife trade, environmental crime and climate security.

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