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This monograph examines the history and current state of child justice in South Africa, specifically detailing the provisions of the new Child Justice Bill and its alignment with international standards.

This research paper by Prof. TD Potgieter examines the historical strategic setting of maritime security in the Indian Ocean, focusing on the transition from traditional trade patterns to European naval dominance and the role of sea power in empire building.

This research paper examines the role of local peace-building organizations in reducing the demand for small arms in Kenya, arguing that community-based, demand-side interventions are more effective in marginalized areas than traditional state-sponsored supply-side regulations.

A briefing on the border dispute between Tanzania and Malawi regarding the demarcation of Lake Malawi, which may be referred to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) following the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations.

This research paper describes a pilot study by the ENACT project that used media monitoring to track the exponential increase of wildlife crime in Southern Africa between 2000 and 2016.

This research paper by Emily Schroeder and Lauren Newhouse examines the use of gender language within United Nations (UN) forums concerning small arms and light weapons (SALW), analyzing documents and meetings from 2001 to 2003.

This statement from the Institute for Security Studies warns of potential violence in South Africa surrounding a 30 June deadline set by anti-immigration groups for 'illegal' foreign nationals to leave the country. The document highlights the risk of peaceful protests degenerating into attacks by armed groups and calls for the South African Police Service (SAPS) and movement leaders to prioritize the protection of lives to avoid a tragedy similar to the 2008 xenophobic riots or the July 2021 unrest.

This research paper examines the legal responsibility for international law violations in Sudan's Darfur region since 2003, arguing that both the Sudanese state and specific individuals must be held accountable to end impunity.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It details the scale of attacks, the strategic intent behind the violence to destabilize communities, and the systemic failures that allow impunity, while suggesting regional political pressure and gender-focused conflict resolution as remedies.

This report summarizes a two-day meeting hosted by the Institute for Security Studies' Corruption and Governance Programme in September 2010, which brought together the South African Civil Society Energy Caucus to discuss governance, public participation, and accountability in South Africa's energy policy processes.

This monograph analyzes 'new security thinking' from the perspective of Africa and Southern Africa, aiming to address Eurocentric biases in existing literature and demonstrate the practical utility of these theories to security practitioners.

This research paper examines the challenges of managing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, particularly in post-conflict settings, and argues that traditional supply-side controls are insufficient for reversing existing weapon circulation.

A research paper by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) examines how the Boko Haram conflict and government counter-insurgency measures have devastated local economies in the Lake Chad Basin, arguing that rebuilding these livelihoods is essential to defeating the insurgency.

This policy brief outlines the development of a normative framework for the governance of climate finance at national and sub-national levels in developing countries. It aims to provide guidance on fund mobilisation, implementing institutions, and disbursement to ensure climate finance serves as a just and effective mechanism for addressing climate change impacts.

This policy brief, based on an Institute for Security Studies (ISS) report, examines the governance of climate finance in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It focuses on how climate finance addresses the needs of vulnerable populations in these regions, specifically analyzing the balance between adaptation and mitigation, the distinction between public and private financing, and the influence of regional development banks.

This statement by Sabelo Gumedze of the Institute for Security Studies criticises the South African government for failing to implement the Anti-Mercenary Act of 2006, arguing that this inaction encourages South African mercenaries to participate in African conflicts, including alleged attempts to assist Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya.

This statement from the Violence Prevention Forum, published by the Institute for Security Studies, argues that South Africa requires ethical leadership and a commitment to violence prevention to achieve a just and inclusive peace. It highlights a disconnect between a pervasive public narrative of violence and the reality that most South Africans desire unity and are actively working to improve their communities through local interventions.

This monograph introduces the Human Security Project (HSP) launched by the Institute for Defence Policy (IDP), which seeks to redefine security in Southern Africa by shifting focus from state-centric military strength to human-centric threats. The project examines the socio-economic, political, and environmental drivers of regional insecurity, with a specific emphasis on population movement and the necessity of regional integration to address transnational challenges.

This policy brief from the African Futures project presents two scenarios for education in Africa, comparing a base case with a positive scenario based on the development rates of best-practice African countries.

The IGAD Peace Initiative on Sudan is positioned to achieve a signed peace agreement between the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) and the Government of Sudan (GoS), ending a failure of over 20 years. However, the document warns that the country remains broken, facing enormous physical reconstruction needs and a long transitional period marked by widespread regional and group grievances.