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This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the limited effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping mission (MONUC) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), highlighting allegations of logistical support for rebels and the role of neighboring countries in sustaining conflict through illegal trade and arms supply.

This policy brief examines the security risks associated with Mozambique's October 2014 presidential election. It notes that while Renamo's interest in a ceasefire to allow Afonso Dhlakama's candidacy is a positive development, stakeholders must implement sustainable measures to address the demands of Renamo rebels to ensure peace persists after the election, regardless of the outcome.

Peace and Security Council Report No 32 provides analysis on political instability and electoral challenges in Senegal, Mali, and Egypt, while reviewing the elections for the African Union's Peace and Security Council and the legislative aspirations of the Pan African Parliament.

This policy brief argues that young African women aged 15 to 35 face a double burden of gender and age discrimination, often resulting in their exclusion from government programs. The authors contend that deliberate policy choices and enhanced action are necessary to ensure these women can contribute to the goals of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This handbook, published by the Institute for Security Studies, aims to enhance the capacity and interest of African lawyers to serve as defence counsel at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and engage in debates regarding the court's role in Africa.

This briefing analyzes the formation of Lesotho's first opposition-led coalition government following the May 2012 general elections. It examines the role of the mixed member proportional electoral system in preventing a single-party majority and outlines the critical phases—transition, mobilization, and agenda setting—that will determine the coalition's stability and legitimacy.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the factors contributing to youth radicalisation towards violent extremism across various regions of Africa, emphasizing that the phenomenon is complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the transition of Somalia toward a post-transitional government following the 2012 presidential election. While noting progress in security and political milestones, the authors identify three critical risks: grievances stemming from the peace process, the conflict of interest among transition leaders acting as both referees and players, and the potential evolution of Al-Shabaab's tactics following the loss of Kismayo.

This research paper examines the Pan-Africanist vision and the feasibility of establishing a 'United States of Africa' within the framework of the African Union (AU), tracing the evolution of these ideas from the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).

This research paper examines the concept of 'good governance', defining it as the use of formal structures to facilitate cooperation and achieve order in human affairs. The author argues that successful implementation requires a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches, the enrichment of civil society through education, and the flexible coordination of both formal and informal networks to serve the common good.

This policy brief outlines potential education development paths for the Western Cape through 2040. It contrasts a 'Base Case' of slow improvement with an 'Educating Cape' scenario driven by expanded Early Childhood Development and supplementary teacher training. The proposed scenario predicts 100% primary survival rates by 2030, a reduction of 10,000 people in extreme poverty by 2040, and substantial GDP growth reaching over R6,5 billion in annual gains by 2040.

The document is a report on the role of the African Union (AU) African Standby Force (ASF) African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)合い a framework for peace and security in Africa. It discusses the operationalization of the ASF, its components, and the challenges it faces in achieving full operational capacity. The report emphasizes the need for sustainable funding, improved coordination between the AU and regional economicS

This policy brief provides an overview of the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), analyzing its relevance to African states and the potential benefits of adhering to its principles and confidence-building measures.

The Apartheid Grand Corruption Report by Hennie van Vuuren documents corruption during the apartheid era, specifically between 1976 and 1994, and examines how the criminalisation of the apartheid state created a legacy that influenced the subsequent democratic order.

This report summarizes a two-day roundtable held in September 2010 by the Institute for Security Studies' Corruption & Governance Programme, featuring civil society experts from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The document outlines a pilot project to monitor the governance of climate finance at local levels, specifically examining the Adaptation Fund, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD).

The document analyzes the US shift toward supporting an African-led peacekeeping force (the African Crisis Reaction Force) following the costly 1992 intervention in Somalia. It identifies the 1996 diplomatic push for the ACRF as a result of crises in the Great Lakes region, US domestic political pressures under the Clinton Administration, and the 1996 US election cycle.

This research paper by Virginia Gamba of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) argues for a shift in the global arms control and disarmament agenda to prioritize human security and the control of small arms and light weapons, particularly in Africa. Using the centenary of the 1899 Hague Peace Conference as a framework, the author contends that traditional disarmament strategies focused on weapons of mass destruction have ignored the 'micro-tragedy' of conventional weapon proliferation in the developing world. The document advocates for a 'people-centred approach to security' that combines arms control with educational and development components to address the root causes of violence in Southern Africa.

This research paper argues for the revitalisation of the Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission, which was established two years prior to the text's publication to address recurring conflicts and past injustices during Ethiopia's political transition.

This situation report describes an interactive roundtable seminar organized by the African Security Analysis Programme of the Institute for Security Studies. The seminar aimed to analyze the roots of the conflict in Western Sahara, evaluate peace proposals, and identify obstacles to resolution by bringing together representatives from opposing sides whose views reflect their respective governments' official positions.

This research paper serves as a literature review to inform a three-year study on sentenced repeat violent offenders in South Africa, conducted by the Institute for Security Studies in collaboration with the Department of Correctional Services and the Community Law Centre at the University of the Western Cape.