| 6 August 2015 |
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TALKING POINT
El-Sisi invokes the ghost of Nasser as he opens the new Suez Canal
by Peter Fabricius |
| Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will no doubt feel he is striding in the giant footsteps of Gamal Abdel Nasser when he officially launches the ‘New Suez Canal’ today.
The expanded canal may boost Egypt’s economy, though perhaps not as much or as fast as the government is claiming. But it is more doubtful that it could solve el-Sisi’s legitimacy problem – which is ultimately also Egypt’s security problem – and perhaps, in the end, also its economic problem.
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| Reducing violence through positive parenting |
An innovative project aims to prevent violence and enhance development in South Africa by promoting child safety.
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| ISS Today |
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Will Hissène Habré receive a fair trial?
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran |
The legitimacy of the Habré trial is important not just for victims in Chad, but also for the future of justice on the continent.
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In the game of maritime power politicking, is Africa the biggest loser?
by Timothy Walker |
As the number of foreign military bases in Djibouti looks set to increase, this might improve maritime security prospects for all parties but Africa.
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A new national police commissioner for South Africa: how to get it right
by Johan Burger |
Addressing the leadership crisis within the SAPS must start with identifying formal criteria for appointing its top dog.
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First in line for murder
by Lizette Lancaster and Ellen Kamman |
Which South Africans are most at risk of being murdered, and where do they live? These facts are crucial for violence-reduction strategies to have effect.
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| Events |
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Is xenophobia the downside to nation building?
11 August 2015, Cape Town |
The recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa raise key questions about identity politics and nationalism.
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View on Africa: Sudan's military discreetly reorganised
12 August 2015, online and in Addis Ababa and Pretoria |
Has the Sudanese military become the most important guarantee of President Bashir's personal grip on power?
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Why South Africa's future is all about economics
12 August 2015, Pretoria |
The growth path it chooses today will determine South Africa's political and economic future.
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Where will South Africa be in 20 years?
13 August 2015, Cape Town |
Alternative growth scenarios show very different futures for South Africa by 2035.
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View on Africa: Renewed violence makes SADC's job harder in Lesotho
Briefing notes |
With key donors threatening to withdraw support if violence continues, can SADC bring stability to Lesotho?
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Développement des capacités pour une mise en oeuvre efficace du Traité sur le Commerce des Armes
Date limite de présentation des candidatures: 15 septembre 2015 |
Le but du cours est de contribuer à la réalisation des deux principaux objectifs du TCA.
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National and international perspectives on crime, violence reduction and criminal justice
15 - 16 October 2015, Johannesburg |
This premier event brings together researchers, academics, policymakers and practitioners with an interest in criminology and related disciplines.
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| Publications |
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| Peace and Security Council Report No 72 |
In July, the PSC continued to grapple with the situation in Burundi. The Nigerian ambassador to the AU also speaks to us about his tenure as chairperson of the PSC.
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