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This research paper examines developments in international justice and the effort to end the 'culture of impunity' where international actors violate fundamental norms without punishment. It specifically focuses on the creation of specialized criminal tribunals to prosecute violations of international humanitarian law in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and East Timor.

This research paper by Sabelo Gumedze of the Institute for Security Studies examines the use of private military and security companies (PMSCs), focusing on the United Nations Draft International Convention of 13 July 2009 and the Montreux Document of 17 September 2008.

This research paper examines the dynamics of irregular migration along the Niger-Libya corridor, arguing that interventions to reduce migration flows must account for the complex local political economy and the interests of non-state actors in Niger to avoid regional destabilization.

This research paper examines the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO), known as the "Scorpions," an investigative arm of South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority focused on organised crime.

This briefing by Festus B Aboagye of the Institute for Security Studies questions the efficacy of humanitarian interventions in Africa, arguing that they often fail to address root causes of conflict and may inadvertently prolong violence. The author suggests that non-intervention, allowing conflicts to reach a military conclusion, could be a more durable alternative in certain contexts.

This monograph presents research on the perspectives of ordinary Nigerian citizens regarding the terrorist group Boko Haram, analyzing the political context and motivations for joining the group.

The African Union established the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC) in May 2013 as a transitional measure to address gaps in its security response, specifically following the need for French intervention in Mali. The ACIRC aims to provide a robust, voluntary force for limited operations while the African Standby Force (ASF) and its Rapid Deployment Capability (RDC) work toward full operationalization. Alongside this military tool, the AU is enhancing conflict prevention through the PanWise network and regional APSA initiatives in the Sahel-Saharan region.

This research paper examines the impact and stability of the €6 billion migration agreement between the European Union and Turkey, noting that while it initially reduced irregular crossings and disrupted smuggling operations, the deal is now threatened by Turkey's internal political and economic instability.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies discusses a political agreement reached on 7 November to resolve Madagascar's political crisis through the establishment of a triumvirate to lead the transition government.

This statement by former members of the Marikana Panel of Experts on Policing and Crowd Management criticises the South African government and the South African Police Service (SAPS) for failing to release or implement a July 2018 report containing 136 recommendations to reform policing following the 2012 Marikana massacre.

This statement by Lukas Muntingh of the Institute for Security Studies examines the case of Morgan Matlala, a 23-year-old man imprisoned for stealing milk and cookies valued at R50, to highlight systemic failures and inequalities within the South African criminal justice system.

This monograph by Nelson Alusala analyzes the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and the dynamics of armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Central African Republic (CAR), and Chad. It examines how the availability of SALW undermines human development and governance, while evaluating disarmament efforts and recommending international and national interventions to break the cycle of violence.

This report introduction examines the disproportionate impact of crime on South Africa's poor, noting that while the country has some of the world's highest violent crime rates, research and policy have historically focused on wealthier suburban and business interests.

This monograph is the partial result of a two-year research project focused on the regulation of the private security sector in Africa, utilizing case studies to inform national, sub-regional, and regional policy making.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the drivers and threats to peace in Mozambique in the two decades following its civil war and first multiparty elections. The authors analyze national stability plans focusing on demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration (DDR), socio-economic development, decentralisation, justice, and natural resource investment to derive seven key findings for peacebuilding.

This research paper examines the relationship between natural resources and social conflicts in Africa, arguing against mono-causal explanations involving climate change and advocating for multi-actor, multi-level management approaches to peacebuilding.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the increasing risks of predatory cyber crime in South Africa, driven by the proliferation of smartphones, social networking, and broadband access. It highlights the prevalence of card cloning in the hospitality sector and the gap between the availability of legislative protections and public awareness of cyber risks.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies argues for the necessity of reaching a consensus to implement Guinea-Bissau's Justice Reform Programme (2015–2019), which has been stalled by political crises and disputes between the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court of Justice.

This research paper examines the potential economic and environmental implications of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale gas in South Africa, presenting three distinct scenarios to evaluate the trade-offs between economic growth and ecological preservation.

This research paper examines the implementation of financial disclosure requirements for elected officials in South Africa from 2004 to 2008. It evaluates compliance, institutional capacity, oversight mechanisms, and public access to information to determine how these regulations control conflicts of interest and ensure political accountability.