Institute for Security Studies
Southern Ocean and Antarctica: correcting the blind spot on SA’s radar
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th December 2025 Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa’s interests in Antarctic governance. The Southern... →
Nigeria’s deep insecurity demands more than an emergency declaration
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th December 2025 The country’s security sector is beset by long-standing challenges that undermine its ability to address violence and insecurity. Nigeria’s... →
South Africa: latest target in Israel's relocation of Palestinians?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd December 2025 Israel will be well aware of the quandary created by accepting people as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign. Since the end of October, two... →
Trust between police and foreign nationals can improve safety for all
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st December 2025 Sound relations with foreign nationals living in South Africa will help police gather intelligence, solve cases and prevent violence. According to... →
How to get Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice process back on track
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th November 2025 The government’s renewed commitment to transitional justice efforts should lead to a carefully planned and sequenced resumption of the paused... →
Improper political interference in SA policing: where to draw the line?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th November 2025 Given the grey area between policy and operations, transparency on the police minister’s directions to SAPS should be required. Inappropriate... →
Soft power: missing element in the Chad-Cameroon border defence pact?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th November 2025 Strategies based on purely military operations can often alienate the very populations they aim to protect. The defence agreement signed by Chad... →
Can Africa bolster its bargaining power at the EU-AU summit?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th November 2025 At this week’s Luanda summit, several thorny issues relating to the security partnership must be confronted head-on. On 24 and 25 November, leaders... →
AU Commission reform must align with Africa’s ambitious agenda
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th November 2025 The African Union needs more commissioners, not fewer, to efficiently handle the scope and complexity of continental challenges. When the African... →
As Somali pirates make a comeback, collaboration is key
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th November 2025 Overstretched naval deployments and a focus on Red Sea security have left parts of the Western Indian Ocean vulnerable. Somali pirate activity in... →
