Publication Year: within 10 Years / Topic: International Affairs

Author:: Middle East Institute
Publication Date:: 08-2018
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: Three months after Iraq held its latest parliamentary elections the results are still being counted. Meanwhile political parties are jockeying for power and Iraqi citizens are taking to the streets to protest the government’s handling of services and the economy. Dr. Abbas Kadhim, senior fellow at Johns Hopkins SAIS, Omar Al-Nidawi, Iraq director for Gryphon Partners, and Dr. Randa Slim, director of MEI’s Program on Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues, join host Paul Salem to discuss the situation.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Iraq

Author:: Stephen Commins
Publication Date:: 06-2018
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: The growing share of Africa’s urban residents living in slums is creating a further source of fragility. In response, some cities are implementing integrated urban development strategies that link local government, police, the private sector, and youth to strengthen social cohesion and enhance stability.
Topic:: International Affairs, Urbanization, and Political stability
Political Geography:: Africa

Author:: Anouar Boukhars
Publication Date:: 03-2018
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: Persistent economic and social disparities between urban centers and outlying communities present an ongoing source of instability for countries in the Maghreb.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Maghreb

Author:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Publication Date:: 08-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: The DRC’s ongoing political crisis is straining local peace agreements forged after the Second Congo War, threatening wider instability.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Democratic Republic of Congo

Author:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Publication Date:: 08-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: The violence in the aftermath of Zimbabwe’s elections and ongoing disputes over their credibility undercut the goal of establishing legitimacy for the post-Mugabe government.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Zimbabwe

Author:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Publication Date:: 07-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: Trafficking in persons has become a multibillion dollar business in Africa that African governments have been slow to address.
Topic:: International Affairs and Sex Trafficking
Political Geography:: Africa

Author:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Publication Date:: 06-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: Mali faces multiple security challenges that demand both strengthened legitimacy and state capacity to address. Building on credible elections, stabilization will also require reconciliation and extending the presence of the state.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Mali

Author:: Paul Nantulya
Publication Date:: 07-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: Sweeping changes to Burundi's constitution have consolidated power in the presidency, dismantled much of the Arusha Accords, and heightened the risk of greater violence and instability.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Burundi

Author:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Publication Date:: 07-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: Twenty-five YALI Mandela Washington Fellows participated in a one-day simulation exercise focused on Africa’s security concerns.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Africa

Author:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Publication Date:: 07-2018
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Abstract:: Somalia’s National Security Advisor Abdisaid Ali talks about political will, security reforms in Somalia’s Transition Plan, and the commitment to domestic and international coalition building to sustain the country’s progress.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Africa

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