Institute for Security Studies
SA’s Special Investigating Unit shows how corruption can be beaten
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th July 2025 In South Africa’s struggling anti-corruption landscape, leadership and operational independence are among the factors enabling the unit’s success.... →
Lake Chad Basin’s military bases in ISWAP’s crosshairs
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th July 2025 Remote and poorly resourced outposts are soft targets for attacks, and a weak point in regional counter-terrorism efforts. At least 15 confirmed... →
Regional trade could focus South Africa’s muddled foreign policy
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th July 2025 Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa. South Africa’s Government... →
Critical minerals and tech dependency – a key G20 issue for Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th July 2025 As global powers and the tech industry compete for African minerals, the continent needs tech diplomats to negotiate fairer deals. Thirty percent... →
Brics Summit 2025: will slow and steady actually win the race?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th July 2025 A back-to-basics approach may be needed to reverse the bloc’s flagging momentum. The recently concluded BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio took place... →
Sahel militants turn civilian drones into deadly weapons
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th July 2025 As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks. Terror... →
Will the US brokered Rwanda-DRC deal pave the way for peace?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th July 2025 Domestic power struggles between President Tshisekedi and former President Kabila will likely complicate difficult negotiations with M23. Recent... →
Africa must help steer the world away from deep-sea mining
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th July 2025 Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Under President Donald Trump, the... →
COP30’s uphill battle to shift from gender rhetoric to action
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th July 2025 Gender-responsive policy is vital for climate resilience, but that requires actionable and better resourced plans. Women and girls make up 80% of... →
Strengthening women’s political participation in Guinea
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd July 2025 Current efforts to restore constitutional order must also promote the effective inclusion of women in public affairs. Four years after the coup... →
