U.S. Must Adapt, Not Abandon the Sahel
An effective US presence remains key for regional stability in the Sahel, and this will be achieved not by doubling down on military might, but by judiciously balancing soft power with targeted support for security initiatives.
Sudan Civil War: Violence Fears as RSF Completes Takeover of Darfur
The final act in the Rapid Support Forces’ takeover of Darfur could be the bloodiest.
West Africa: The New “Epicenter” of Global Terrorism?
UN Chief António Guterres recently declared Africa as the new “epicenter” of global terrorism. Recent developments across the Sahel and beyond are corroborating the view.
Africa Faces “Super Election Year” in 2024
A third of all Africans will head to the polls in 2024, and their combined decisions will go far in shaping governance, economic growth, and social policy for years to come.
Political Reform Hopes Collapse in Chad
Dozens of protester deaths marks the end of a brief period of hope for democratic transition in Chad.
Global Forecast (5-3-2021)
Turkish military sets up shop in Iraqi Kurdistan, border clashes break out along Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border, and another Belt and Road deal is in the crosshairs in Australia.
Post-Déby Chad: Instability on Every Border
President Idriss Déby’s sudden death ushers in a dangerous new phase to Sahel geopolitics.
Flashpoint: Chad
Today’s vulnerable states give way to tomorrow’s regional crises. First in a new series, we examine the challenges faced by Chad in the COVID-19 era.
Report Warns of Fiscal Reckoning for Oil Exporters
A new report foresees an energy transition that’s faster and more difficult than many oil exporters are expecting.
French Retrenchment Sends the Sahel into a Spiral
The Sahel was a standout in volatility in 2020, and the security outlook is set to worsen amid signs of a French pullout.