authoritarianism
When Leaders Override Term Limits, Democracy Grinds to a Halt
Jon Temin Thu, Oct 29, 2020, 8:01 AM
The world should treat such power grabs like a coup d’état.
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Coronavirus
A Strategic Framework to Improve Coronavirus Response in Africa
Judd Devermont, Nilanthi Samaranayake Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 11:13 AM
The response to the global pandemic by African countries and their external partners has been hampered by a lack of coordination. To streamline efforts to combat the coronavirus in Africa, the U.S. should consider exporting the “Quad Plus” framework used in the Indo-Pacific.
AFRICOM
Defending the U.S. Military Presence in Africa for Reasons Beyond Counterterrorism
Judd Devermont, Leanne Erdberg Steadman Mon, May 18, 2020, 8:57 AM
As the Pentagon contemplates a drawdown of the U.S. military presence in Africa, it is imperative for the U.S. military to reaffirm its non-counterterrorism missions in the region and reform how it executes its counterterrorism programs.
Sanctions
A Better Way to Use Sanctions in Africa
Hilary Mossberg Fri, Nov 8, 2019, 8:00 AM
How effective are sanctions in Africa? The Sentry recommends ways to make the foreign policy tool more effective in the continent.
security assistance
Disappearing Transparency in U.S. Arms Sales
Christina Arabia Mon, Jul 15, 2019, 3:23 PM
In the nearly two decades since 9/11, the United States has increasingly relied on security assistance programs to train, advise and equip foreign military and police forces in an effort to fight threats before they reach the United States.
Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
Regional Organizations’ Application of R2P: The ECOWAS Military Intervention Into the Gambia
Emmah Wabuke Wed, May 22, 2019, 8:57 AM
African regional bodies, are increasingly taking a larger role in promotion of peace and security in their respective regions. This is in stark contrast to previous years, when the main concern of these bodies was economic.
War Powers
President Obama Sends War Powers Letter to Congress Regarding 300 Troops Headed to Cameroon
Cody M. Poplin Wed, Oct 14, 2015, 1:34 PM
Today, President Barack Obama sent a War Powers letter to Congress noting that as of October 12, 2015, approximately 90 U.S. Armed Forces personnel began deploying to Cameroon "with the consent of the Government of Cameroon." According to the letter, the deployment is in "furtherance of U.S. national security and foreign policy interests" consonant with Article II powers of the president.
Jihadology Podcast
Jihadology Podcast: 'Boko Haram' Transitions to The Islamic State in West Africa with Jacob Zenn
Aaron Y. Zelin Tue, Aug 4, 2015, 9:06 AM
In this episode Aaron talks to Jacob Zenn about the group commonly referred to as Boko Haram. They covered a variety of topics including: