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London 2012 Somalia Conference Analysis: A Fine Talking Shop: The London Conference on Somalia 23 Feb 2012 by Anna Rader
Initial reflections on the high-level international conference on Somalia to agree a shared agenda on piracy, terrorism and development. United Nations International Institutions Horn of Africa Africa UK Europe
Shabaab PlasmatikFlickr Analysis: Eastern Africa: A Regional Stake in Counter-Insurgency 30 Jan 2012 by Anna Rader
Somalia will continue to dominate the 2012 agenda for East African states as the humanitarian impact of famine and ongoing fighting pulls in regional and international actors. Now embroiled in military operations, Kenya also faces a big year for domestic politics. Other regional dynamics are tying together Uganda and South Sudan, and Kenya and Eritrea, who are all facing political challenges. Tackling Extremism Terrorism Al-Qa'ida Africa Horn of Africa
Analysis Podcast thumb Analysis: Tackling Piracy off the Coast of Somalia 6 Jan 2012
Lizz Pearson speaks with analyst Dominick Donald who recently wrote in the RUSI Journal analysing the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia. Horn of Africa Africa Maritime Forces
2012 button Analysis: Somalia's 2012 Agenda 3 Jan 2012 by Anna Rader
Somalia has until August to complete political reform, inaugurate a new constitution and hold national elections before the end of the transitional period. It must also capitalise on the Kenyan incursion to rout Al-Shabaab and establish security in this enduring weak state, making 2012 a make-or-break year for Somalia. Horn of Africa Africa
Bellamy_piracy_thumbnail RUSI Journal: Maritime Piracy: Return of the World's Second-oldest Security Problem 9 Dec 2011
The problem of piracy has long exercised the minds of statesmen and military strategists alike. A survey of this history offers a treasure trove of tried and tested solutions History Global Security Issues Horn of Africa Africa
Willett_piracy_thumbnail RUSI Journal: Pirates and Power Politics: Naval Presence and Grand Strategy in the Horn of Africa 9 Dec 2011 by Dr Lee Willett
Counter-piracy operations have proved to be a useful way for states to expand their influence in a strategically significant region Maritime Forces International Institutions United Nations NATO European Union Global Security Issues Africa Horn of Africa
Donald_piracy_thumbnail RUSI Journal: Sanctuary, Shipowners and Paying Ransoms: Refocusing Counter-piracy Policy in an Era of Austerity 9 Dec 2011
The international community can contain piracy in the short-term by denying the pirates sanctuary, engaging shipowners and avoiding the temptation to ban ransoms Maritime Forces Defence Policy Global Security Issues Horn of Africa Africa
Murphy_piracy_thumbnail RUSI Journal: Somali Piracy: Why Should We Care? 9 Dec 2011
How can the international community best deal with the single biggest maritime threat since the Second World War? (Free access) Maritime Forces European Union International Institutions NATO Global Security Issues Africa Horn of Africa UK Europe
Somali pirates Analysis: The MV Montecristo operation – a promising step in the right direction? 2 Nov 2011
UK naval forces have stepped up anti-piracy operations and the use of force in the Indian Ocean. This could, however, signal an escalation and lead to a more dangerous phase in the battle against Somali pirates. Terrorism Horn of Africa Africa Maritime Forces
Al-Shabaab Somalia Analysis: Time to Secure Somalia 5 Oct 2011 by Anna Rader
In the last few weeks, gangs based in Somalia kidnapped tourists visiting Kenya. Just a few days later, a massive suicide bomb ripped through Mogadishu, claiming dozens of lives and shattering the relative peace that had followed Shabaab's withdrawal. The events pose a fresh challenge to the Somali government's road map for security and development. Africa Horn of Africa Terrorism
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