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This research paper, based on a qualitative study conducted in April and May 2003, examines the exploitative gender dynamics and sexual abuse of local women and girls by peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) and Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL). The author analyzes how financial disparities, power imbalances, and a 'peacekeeping economy' contribute to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), while evaluating the effectiveness of gender training and conduct committees in these missions.

This research paper examines the implementation and failure of the arms embargo imposed on Somalia in 1992, using it as a case study to identify the necessary conditions for the effective enforcement of similar sanctions across Africa.

This policy brief from the Institute for Security Studies argues for the reform of Guinea-Bissau's electoral laws to improve transparency, strengthen the National Electoral Commission, and enable the implementation of local elections as envisioned in the Constitution.

This policy brief outlines the political transition in Guinea following the 2010 presidential elections and identifies five priority areas for the new president, Alpha Condé, to address systemic economic decay, insecurity, and ethno-political tensions.

This research paper examines the emergence of the Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) in Kenya's Mount Elgon region, analyzing how historical land injustices and systemic grievances led to the militianisation of resource conflicts.

This briefing reports on the unrest in Mombasa following the killing of Sheikh Aboud Rogo Mohammed on 27 August 2012, the subsequent violence targeting security forces and churches, and the broader security implications regarding radicalization and upcoming elections in Kenya.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the Military Veterans Act of 2011 in South Africa, analyzing the gap between the legislative promises of benefits for former combatants and the practical capacity of the Department of Military Veterans (DMV) to implement them.

This monograph by Godfrey M Musila examines the International Criminal Court's (ICC) operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), focusing on the cooperation between the court and the state, the influence of politics on the ICC's work, and the perceptions of the ICC within Congolese society.

A briefing on the Marikana Inquiry detailing evidence of police crime scene tampering, including the planting of weapons on deceased mineworkers and evidence of executions. It highlights concerns over a police cover-up, the alleged torture of witnesses, and the evasiveness of senior police leadership regarding a post-tragedy nine-day meeting.

This research paper examines the role of peacekeeping missions in the Burundi peace process, specifically their function in ensuring the implementation of conflict agreements and the demobilisation of rebel forces.

This research monograph examines the failure of regional integration in Central Africa, arguing that regionalisation is frequently used to protect regime security rather than improve human security.

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.