The September 21 Al-Shabaab attack was a significant blow to the difficult process of state building on the continent, producing…
Westgate, Counterterrorism, and Good Governance in Africa
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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…
Al-Shabaab Terror in Kenya: Implications for Peace and Security in the Region
With the terrorist group Al-Shabaab coming forward and taking responsibility for the recent Westgate Attack in Nairobi, the debate over…
Transnational Threats to Peace in Africa
This article illustrates the scope and magnitude of threats within Africa by focusing on drug- trafficking, the proliferation of small…