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This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the impact of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military intervention in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on sub-regional cohesion and the challenges facing future stability efforts.

This research paper examines the drivers of radicalisation and recruitment for al-Shabaab in Somalia, based on interviews with former fighters, to inform counter-terrorism strategies.

This research paper by Bill Dixon and Janine Rauch examines the introduction of sector policing in South Africa, framing it as a "practical manifestation" of community policing. The authors analyze the South African Police Service's (SAPS) 2003 National Instruction on Sector Policing and draw comparative lessons from the failure of a similar model implemented in London during the 1990s.

This monograph by the Institute for Security Studies examines the structural causes and dynamics of the war in northern Uganda, which had lasted nearly 18 years at the time of writing. The authors argue that the conflict consists of two distinct elements: a deep-rooted northern rebellion against the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government and a separate war waged by Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), which is driven by apocalyptic spiritualism rather than conventional political goals. The report highlights how the consequences of the war, including mass displacement and a perceived war economy, have become drivers for its continuation, and it provides a series of recommendations for resolution, including a Truth and Reconciliation process and a shift in military strategy toward civilian protection.

The document is a table of contents or program outline for a report titled "The South African Transitional Peace Process - Perspectives from Key Role Players," which compiles papers and addresses from various contributors regarding South Africa's transition to democracy.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the competing conceptual frameworks and theories of democracy surrounding Ethiopia's national dialogue initiative, arguing that success depends on the reconciliation of conflicting views between the government, opposition parties, and the National Dialogue Commission.

This research paper analyzes the failure of the United Nations' Responsibility to Protect (R2P) framework in Darfur, arguing that the government of Sudan has successfully exploited divisions within the UN Security Council to prioritize state sovereignty over the protection of vulnerable populations.

This document is an introduction to a monograph titled "Boundaries of Peace Operations: The African Dimension," which compiles edited texts from a series of workshops held in 1999 in Prague, Harare, and Pretoria. The text examines the conceptual and doctrinal gaps in peace support operations, specifically contrasting the limited scope of UN peacekeeping with the more robust peace enforcement capabilities of African coalitions. It highlights the influence of Cold War military doctrines and colonial legacies on current African military approaches and argues for the need for a synthesized, viable doctrine for multinational peace operations in Africa.

This report outlines the developmental landscape of Kenya, highlighting its leadership in information technology and relative strengths in health and education, while noting that corruption and poor access to basic services hinder its progress.

This document reports on a 2003 workshop by the Institute for Security Studies regarding the Sustainable Livelihoods approach in post-conflict regions. It identifies a 'deadly triad' of conflict, HIV/AIDS, and food insecurity in Africa and argues that sustainable peace requires broad-based economic recovery rather than elite-focused policies. It highlights the operational challenges for aid agencies, including the need for local beneficiary involvement and the integration of humanitarian aid with long-term development, while noting that aid is inherently political.

A briefing by the Institute for Security Studies regarding President Joyce Banda's commitment to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, alongside domestic political and legal developments in Malawi.

This research paper, authored by Antony Altbeker for the Institute for Security Studies, examines the state of the South African Police Service (SAPS) detective service. Based on three months of interaction and interviews, the work explores how South Africa's democratisation and related processes have affected detectives and identifies the professionalism of these officers despite the challenges of working in a high-crime society.

This research paper by Berouk Mesfin provides an African perspective on the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), evaluating US foreign policy toward Africa, the design and activities of AFRICOM, and the resulting implications for both the US and Africa.

This research paper examines the political stalemate in Sudan following the October 2021 military coup. It analyzes the challenges facing a trilateral mediation mechanism—comprising the UN, AU, and IGAD—as it attempts to bridge deep divisions between the military junta and fragmented civilian opposition groups to establish a legitimate government and a transition plan.

This monograph examines the potential for implementing restorative justice within the South African criminal justice system. It analyzes theoretical principles, international lessons, empirical data from victims and legal professionals, and practical applications such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and diversion programs for youth. The document concludes that while the policy environment is favorable and there is openness among legal practitioners, there is a critical need for training, new partnerships, and a shift in mindset to move beyond purely retributive justice.

This policy brief, produced by the African Futures project, uses International Futures (IFs) software to model the potential for a 'Green Revolution' in Africa. It argues that while aggressive policy interventions could make Africa a net food exporter within a decade, such production increases must be coupled with developmental policies to ensure food reaches low-income Africans rather than being exported to rich countries, and must be supported by improvements in water and sanitation to realize health gains.

This monograph by the Institute for Security Studies examines the drivers of violent crime in South Africa through the life stories of men incarcerated for murder, robbery, and rape, arguing that early experiences of abuse, loss, and alienation contribute to criminal careers.

This document is the acknowledgments page for Monograph 136, titled 'It Feels Like It's the End of the World', which focuses on youth perspectives regarding gangs and community violence in Cape Town. It lists the funding bodies, academic contributors, and fieldwork staff involved in the project.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies argues that combating piracy off the coast of Somalia requires a simultaneous, coordinated effort on land and sea. It highlights the economic dilemma where piracy remains lucrative while alternative livelihoods are limited, and emphasizes that the establishment of a functional Somali state, secure infrastructure, and the development of coastal fisheries are essential for long-term stability.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the negative consequences of treating intra-African migration as a security threat, specifically focusing on the experience of Agadez in Niger.