The Greater Horn of Africa is one of the most complex and challenging regions in the world in terms of…
New Wealth, New Security Challenges: The Impact of Energy and Mega-Infrastructure Projects in the Greater Horn of Africa
Somalia
On the Role of Women in Building Peace in Somalia
"Many Somalis now believe that there is no other direction but forward. Our people need to believe in their country…
“Kill Us Together or Leave Us Alone”: The Beginning of the End of Al-Shabaab Menace in Kenya
"The media in Kenya need to take their public interest role seriously and stop behaving as fear mongers or as…
How Is the Securitization of Africa Addressing Human Insecurity?
"The securitization of Africa has changed academic discourse in several ways by broadening the concept of “security” and its role…
Terrorism Demands Rethinking of National and Regional Security
The Westgate Mall terror attack of September 21 has raised many questions about the nature of national security in Kenya…
Westgate, Counterterrorism, and Good Governance in Africa
The September 21 Al-Shabaab attack was a significant blow to the difficult process of state building on the continent, producing…
Responding to the Westgate Attack: Enforcing the Rule of Law
Following the Westgate Mall attack in September, a range of proposals have been put forth about what Kenya needs to…
The “Somali Question” and Ghosts of Past Security Dialogues in Africa
The Westgate mall attack in Kenya–one of the most recent indicators of the continuing rise in the use of terror…
The Westgate Terrorist Attack: Any Lessons for Kenya’s Approach to Regional Security?
With the embers of the Westgate Mall attack slowly cooling off, the Kenyan government’s policies have faced heavy scrutiny. As…
The 9/21 Attack on Westgate Mall: Understanding the Youth Factor in Violent Radicalization in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa
Al-Shabaab has begun to mobilize support by taking advantage of political and socio-economic vulnerabilities of the youth in Somalia's neighboring…