South Africa enters uncharted territory
A GNU centred on the ANC, DA and IFP emerged as a compromise following the elections. The other eight GNU members are an alphabet soup of tiny parties with wildly conflicting interests.
The security dilemma of coups in West and Central Africa
The idiosyncrasies surrounding these coups have sparked debate in the academic arena, as researchers seek to understand the logic and drive behind the upsurge.
The powerful role of African women in resolving conflict and sustaining peace
Advocating for greater inclusion of women at formal negotiation tables.
MINUSMA’s withdrawal from Mali: Brief overview of the mission’s performance and challenges, and lessons for peacekeeping in Africa
Evaluating MINUSMA’s contributions and limitations.
Doing better together: A review of the 2023 human development report
Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarised World.
South Africa’s position in a changing global order
Analysing how South Africa is positioning itself in a changing global order.
South Africa’s 2024 elections: A true test for the resilience of South Africa’s institutions
The resilience of the Judiciary and Independent Electoral Commission within the context of increased political pressure.
The digital dimension of peacebuilding in Cameroon
Analysing women, peace and security in Cameroon with a cybersecurity lens.
Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in South Africa
Outlining South Africa’s WPS Agenda through the Gertrude Shope Women’s Mediation Network.
Lessons from the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM)
Assessing the impact of the SAMIM to date.