South Sudan: Independence, War, and the Elusive Quest for Peace
In July 2011, South Sudan gained independence, and became the world’s youngest country. Just two and a half years after this momentous ... Read More
Centers
DR Congo: Exploring the Potential of Regional-Led Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Programs
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a bewildering history of violence and instability, especially in the east of the country, particularly ... Read More
Sudan Should Find a Way of Dealing with the Former Janjaweed Militia, for Long-Term Stability
During the 2003 Darfur conflict, a tribal (Arab–Abbala and Baggara ethnicities) militia, Janjaweed, emerged instrumental for former president Omar al-Bashir’s anti-insurgency campaigns ... Read More
Ethiopia: Curing the Migraine of Negotiating Nationhood in Patchwork States
Recent developments in Ethiopia have brought the difficulties of negotiating nationhood in patched up nation-states into sharper focus. It has become apparent ... Read More