The Limits of Military Intelligence in the Sahel
In the absence of a multilateral approach targeting transnational factors destabilizing the Sahel, even the best military intelligence won’t be enough to stem the tide of extremism.
African States Reel amid COVID-19 Debt Crunch
The question of a debt crisis in the developing world has shifted to ‘when,’ not ‘if.’
An African Powder Keg: Terrorism in the Sahel
Unless deep-rooted socioeconomic and security issues are addressed, Africa’s development miracle risks being derailed. Nowhere is this truer than with the G5 countries in the Sahel.
Peace in a Pandemic: Containing Africa’s Conflicts
COVID-19 is upending local security dynamics in some of the most vulnerable parts of Africa.
Trump Had No Choice but to Lift Chad’s Travel Ban
The ban never had a firm policy justification, and its demise will only help the security outlook in the Sahel region.
Climate Change, Hunger, and Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin
For an example of how climate change can fuel terrorism and regional conflict, look no further than the Lake Chad Basin.
Rebels Repelled in Chad
The arrival of France-led EU troops will prop up Chadian President Idriss Deby allowing him to attack the remnants of the Sudanese-supported UFDD in the East of the country.