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The West Can Work with Sahelian Democracies to Res ...

by Jacob Zenn

Dec 18, 2023

Op-Ed | After two coups in both Burkina Faso and Mali in the past three years and another coup in Guinea in 2021, Niger became the latest West African country to succumb to a coup in July

Somalia Faces Disaster: A Lesson for the West?

by Federico Donelli

Dec 12, 2023

Op-Ed | The recent decision by the UN Security Council to extend the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for another six months runs the risk of being a band-aid fix for a deeply feste

Are We Ready for the Current and Emerging Cyber Th ...

by Mehmet F. Bastug

Dec 01, 2023

Op-Ed | Many critical infrastructures today can be controlled digitally, and a cyberattack against these can cause actual physical damage.

West Africa’s Compounding Security Challenges

by James Barnett

Nov 29, 2023

Op-Ed | As we move into 2024, the regional security situation in West Africa looks grim. While dynamics in each country or province vary, on the whole, the region is witnessing more jihadist expansion

Biden And Xi In San Francisco, Learning to Agree T ...

by Miquel Vila Moreno

Nov 27, 2023

Op-Ed | Different from recent encounters between China and US diplomacy, this time, both Joe Biden and Xi Jinping had strong incentives for not wanting to come empty-handed from their conversation.

Sudan: A Conflict Far from a Resolution

by Marta Furlan

Nov 24, 2023

Policy Brief | While the world’s attention has been focused on the Hamas-Israeli war for the past month, concerning developments have been taking place in Sudan.

Meike Ramon: Facial Recognition and Responsible Us ...

by Meike Ramon

Nov 14, 2023

Podcast | Dr. Ramon discusses the intriguing realm of super-recognizers and facial recognition technology, offering her insights into ensuring responsible and ethical implementation.

Karl Kadon: How to Best Utilize Law Enforcement to ...

by Karl P. Kadon

Nov 03, 2023

Podcast | Karl Kadon explains the far-reaching implications of the Israel and Hamas conflict and delves into the spillover effects of this conflict.

Expert Panel: The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Gl ...

by Sara Harmouch

Oct 17, 2023

Expert Panel Series | Sara Harmouch’s expert view on the Hamas terror attacks and Israel’s subsequent military response.

The October War Between Hamas and Israel: A Look i ...

by Marta Furlan

Oct 17, 2023

Policy Brief | Hamas’ attack took place in a context of growing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, for which Israel’s current far-right government bears the responsibility.

Expert Panel: The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Gl ...

by Colin P. Clarke

Oct 14, 2023

Expert Panel Series | Colin Clarke’s expert view on the Hamas terror attacks and Israel’s subsequent military response.

Expert Panel: The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Gl ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

Oct 13, 2023

Expert Panel Series | Suleyman Ozeren’s expert view on the Hamas terror attacks and Israel’s subsequent military response.

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