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This statement provides closing remarks for a conference on air power and asymmetric threats in Africa. It argues that African militaries should lead the debate on asymmetric warfare based on their own experiences, emphasizes the need to adapt air power doctrine to a complex security environment, and asserts that security and development are interdependent prerequisites for the continent's future.

This document is a summary of the proceedings from a seminar held on 22 May 2008 in Pretoria, hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). The seminar focused on analyzing the Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Regulation of Certain Activities in Areas of Armed Conflict Act 27 of 2006, specifically examining its impact on South African citizens, the military profession, and the regulation of private security and military companies (PSCs/PMCs).

This report by Roelf Meyer describes the transition of South Africa from apartheid to a liberal democracy, detailing the negotiated settlement process that lasted over four years and resulted in a new constitution.

This report examines the preparedness of South African law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to combat electronic crime. Based on interviews with stakeholders across research, law enforcement, and the private sector, the document identifies significant gaps in legislation, technical resources, and inter-agency coordination. It highlights a 'culture of silence' within the financial sector regarding e-crime and emphasizes that internal threats from 'insiders' often pose a greater risk than external attacks.

This report chapter examines the intersection of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and crime, detailing how digital advancements enable new criminal opportunities and challenge traditional law enforcement paradigms. It explores the shift from tangible crime scenes to virtual dimensions and analyzes five technological trends—miniaturisation, ubiquitous computing, the semantic web, peer-to-peer networks, and digital paper—that influence both legal and illegal activities.

This report examines international and national approaches to combating cybercrime, with a specific focus on South Africa's legislative efforts, including the Electronic Communications and Transactions Bill, and the challenges faced by law enforcement and the judiciary in addressing electronic crime.

This report chapter examines South Africa's approach to electronic crime and the development of 'e-law' to regulate e-commerce and e-communication. It argues that legislation alone is insufficient to combat e-crime, advocating instead for a multi-pillared approach that combines law, law enforcement capacity, and consumer education.

This executive summary from the Institute for Security Studies examines the challenges of e-crime and the legislative responses in Africa and South Africa. It highlights the disconnect between the trans-border nature of digital crime and the territorial limits of law enforcement, while detailing South Africa's efforts to align its electronic transactions legislation with international standards like the European Treaty on Cybercrime.

The provided text consists of a series of endnotes and bibliographic references from a report published by the Institute for Security Studies. These notes cite sources related to cybercrime, information and communication technologies (ICTs), e-commerce, and legal frameworks, with a particular focus on South Africa.

This document is a preface that describes the structural aids (executive summary, glossary, additional reading, and quotation boxes) and three suggested reading routes (for busy readers, domain experts, and general readers) for a book published by the Institute for Security Studies.

This research paper by Thandi Modisei examines the integration of various statutory and non-statutory armed forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) following the negotiated settlement of the early 1990s. It details the transition from a process of 'absorption' dominated by the South African Defence Force (SADF) to a genuine 'integration' driven by political oversight, the Ministry of Defence, and a shift in military leadership following the removal of General George Meiring.

This report presents the results of a survey conducted between August and October 2000 by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) involving 154 experts on corruption in South Africa. The study explores conceptual understandings of corruption, its perceived extent and causes, and evaluates the effectiveness of government responses, anti-corruption agencies, and specific strategies.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a scoping study on peace and security in East Africa, focusing on the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes regions. It analyzes conflict dynamics, state fragility, and the effectiveness of regional and national interventions, concluding that the region remains fragile despite some governance gains.

This report summarizes a 2004 workshop in Accra, Ghana, focused on identifying lessons from Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) experiences in Africa. It analyzes the evolution of UN-led DDR programmes, highlighting the shift from vague mandates to specific, targeted interventions. The document emphasizes that while disarmament and demobilization are often measured quantitatively, the qualitative aspect of reintegration remains the most challenging phase. It argues for a holistic approach that links DDR with national recovery, security sector reform, and human rights, while warning against the tendency of DDR to be exploited as a money-making venture by combatants and commanders.

This report, based on a 2004 workshop in Accra, Ghana, analyzes the evolution of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs in Africa. It examines the transition of DDR from vague mandates in the late 1990s to highly specific programs by 2004, highlighting the role of UN peacekeeping missions and the critical need for integrated planning, qualitative indicators for reintegration, and coordination with national recovery strategies.

This monograph, edited by Hussein Solomon and published by the Institute for Security Studies in May 1997, examines the evolution, principles, and challenges of South African foreign policy following the transition to democracy in 1994. It analyzes the tension between the government's declared commitment to human rights and democracy and its pragmatic bilateral relations with states such as Cuba, Libya, and the People's Republic of China. The text explores South Africa's role as a regional hegemon in Southern Africa, its engagement with the African continent, and the theoretical debate over whether it should pursue 'middle power' or 'co-operative' leadership.

This monograph, published by the Institute for Security Studies in September 1997, examines commercial crime and public sector corruption in South Africa. It consists of two main parts: a report by the Business Against Crime working group identifying systemic blockages in the criminal justice system regarding white-collar crime, and a study by Lala Camerer on how government corruption specifically impacts poverty alleviation programmes, with a focus on social security grants.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies evaluates anti-corruption efforts within the South African Department of Social Development (DSD), specifically focusing on the delivery of social grants. It examines the transition from a fragmented apartheid-era system to a centralized model involving the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), while highlighting systemic challenges such as poverty, maladministration, and inter-agency tensions.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system in Zambia, examining the interplay between statutory and customary law, the capacity of law enforcement and judicial institutions, and the challenges of prison administration. It highlights systemic issues including widespread corruption, severe prison overcrowding, and significant gaps in the delivery of justice to the poor and juveniles.

This report, produced by the Institute for Security Studies through the African Human Security Initiative (AHSI), provides a comprehensive evaluation of the criminal justice system in Benin. It is divided into three thematic studies: the conditions of prisons, the administration of juvenile justice, and the role and function of customary law. The report highlights systemic failures including severe prison overcrowding, a high prevalence of pretrial detention, and a disconnect between formal legal frameworks and the lived realities of rural populations who rely on traditional authorities.