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This report summarizes a seminar hosted by the Institute for Security Studies on November 14, 2008, featuring U.S. Ambassador Eric M. Bost. The discussion focused on the 2008 U.S. presidential election of Barack Obama and the potential implications for Africa, specifically addressing the tension between global expectations of a policy shift and the likelihood of a domestic-focused U.S. agenda.

This research paper examines the challenges facing the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regardingS regarding Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) within the context of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the European Union (EU). It highlights the tension between EU demands for higher IPR standards and the developmental needs of SADC countries, particularly concerning food security, public health, and innovation.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the evolution of France's relations with Africa, analyzing the transition from the traditional 'Françafrique' system of personalized power and influence toward a more multilateral, transparent partnership. It evaluates the tensions between official rhetoric of rupture—such as the 'doctrine de la Baule' and President Nicolas Sarkozy's promises—and the persistence of old habits, including the support of authoritarian regimes and the reduction of development aid.

A joint statement by Friends of the Earth and ten other environmental and consumer advocacy organizations criticizing a U.S. energy bill for failing to address global warming or oil dependence while providing subsidies to the fossil fuel and nuclear industries.

A statement from Friends of the Earth criticizing a congressional energy plan for failing to reduce oil dependence, rolling back environmental protections, and prioritizing polluting industries over renewable energy.

A joint press statement from Friends of the Earth, the National Parks Conservation Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, and The Wilderness Society urging the Department of Interior to abandon a secret rewrite of national park policies led by Paul Hoffman.

A statement by Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder outlining specific policy demands and questions for President Bush regarding the recovery from Hurricane Katrina and energy policy.

This report, published by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), examines the development of Africa's private sector and the role of South African companies. It argues that sustainable development in Africa requires a flourishing private sector and emphasizes the necessity of public-private partnerships, providing recommendations for policy-makers.

A statement by Friends of the Earth legislative director Sara Zdeb criticizing the provision of billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded subsidies and tax cuts to major oil companies while they report record profits and consumers face rising energy costs.

This 2008 report estimates the economic value of ecosystem services in the 40,000 km2 Pimachiowin Aki area of Manitoba and Ontario. It finds a conservative annual value of CDN$121.35 to $130.30 million, driven largely by fishing, water treatment, and carbon sequestration, while noting a massive carbon stock value of up to CDN$17.5 billion. The report argues that the ecosystem benefits are 28 times higher than the CDN$4.48 million in annual public expenditures used for its conservation.

This research paper examines the implementation and challenges of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) across the African continent. It argues that international control mechanisms fail to prioritize specific African concerns, such as the prevention of disease outbreaks, and that African states often lack the resources and political priority to implement necessary national legislation.

This research paper by Professor Okechukwu Ibeanu examines the relationship between think-tank funding and institutional independence, focusing on the Nigerian experience. It analyzes how the transition from military to civilian rule shifted funding dynamics between public and private research institutions and explores whether government funding necessarily inhibits a think-tank's ability to criticize the state.

A statement by Friends of the Earth arguing that nuclear power is an unsuitable solution for global warming due to risks of radioactive waste, weapons proliferation, and inefficiency compared to energy efficiency measures.

A statement by Norman Dean, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, regarding the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case on whether the Bush Administration must regulate carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act.

David Hirsch of Friends of the Earth critiques President Bush's approach to global warming, rejecting the notion that the man-made nature of climate change is debatable and arguing against the viability of 'clean coal' and nuclear power as solutions.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder issued a statement arguing that oil dependence is dangerous and contributes to the climate crisis. He cited several recent spills, including a 1.4 million gallon spill by a Japan-bound tanker, a 528,000 gallon spill in the Philippines, a leak contaminating 60 miles of the Lebanese coast, and leaks in BP's Alaskan pipeline. Blackwelder called for the replacement of oil with clean energy and improved efficiency to avoid air and water pollution and severe health consequences.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder condemned President Bush's global warming strategy as a "charade" intended to derail international talks, noting that the United States produces 25 percent of global greenhouse gases.

A statement by Friends of the Earth-U.S. opposing the inclusion of mandates and incentives for liquid coal in a pending Senate energy bill, arguing that such measures would undermine efforts to reduce global warming emissions.

Friends of the Earth-U.S. President Brent Blackwelder criticized President George Bush's 'major emitters' summit on global warming, arguing that the administration's voluntary approach and separate meetings sidetrack the United Nations process and isolate the United States.

A report on a 2008 seminar discussing the political split within the African National Congress (ANC) and its implications for South African democracy, featuring perspectives on leadership failures, ideological contradictions, and the socio-political state of the youth.