Institute for Security Studies
Can ECOWAS revive its counter-terrorism efforts?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th November 2024 Lack of funding and sharp political divisions have derailed the implementation of ECOWAS’ counter-terrorism plan. In 2019, leaders of West African... →
G20 Summit ticks most of the African Union’s boxes
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th November 2024 The AU was perhaps lucky that its first G20 was chaired by the like-minded Brazilian President Lula da Silva. The African Union (AU) appears to... →
Loss and damage still stuck in the mud
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 22nd November 2024 Support for financing loss and damage isn’t keeping pace with climate impacts in vulnerable countries. Climate change is causing many development... →
The African Union Commission at a crossroads
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th November 2024 With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. One weakness of the African... →
Positioning South Africa as guardian of the Cape route
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th November 2024 The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route. The global shipping industry... →
On climate, will Trump have it all his own way?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th November 2024 The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Donald Trump’s comments during his 2024... →
Great expectations as democracy wins in Botswana
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 18th November 2024 After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance. Botswana’s 30 October... →
Mozambique’s last stand for democracy?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th November 2024 After 25 years of electoral fraud and one-party dominance, mass protests are the last resort for the opposition and the public. When Southern... →
Remittances can help fill funding gaps for climate adaptation
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th November 2024 More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. The 2024 United Nations Climate... →
Aid workers are increasingly seen as fair game in violent conflicts
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th November 2024 In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend. Last year was the... →
