| 5 December 2013 |
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| Feature: Stop worrying and learn to love the French |
Avoiding the embarrassment of relying on France to resolve crises requires a change of attitude as much as it requires establishing an independent capacity.
It is ironic that Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma occupied the chair of the African Union Commission last year with a mandate to prevent neo-colonialist - particularly French - meddling on the continent, just in time to preside over two French military interventions, with the AU's blessing. That will no doubt be on her mind at French President Francois Hollande's Africa security summit in Paris now under way where he will discuss with African leaders how France can support their efforts to tackle instability on the continent.
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| ISS Today |
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| Africa's fragile states need extra help |
Data shows that 10 African countries will remain fragile for much longer than previously anticipated.
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| How safe is South Africa over the festive season? |
Levels of serious crime spike each year in December. But police statistics aren't detailed and current enough to enable accurate responses and prevention.
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| The referendum in Abyei is an ongoing challenge for the African Union |
Incentives must be found to convince the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to compromise in this contested region.
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| Navigating nuclear traffic |
The seizure of a kilogram of uranium in South Africa highlights the importance of implementing international, regional and national nuclear security measures.
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| Events |
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| Under attack again: Who are the Somali diaspora in South Africa and why are they viewed with suspicion? 12 December 2013 |
This seminar brings together experts, policy makers and members of the Somali diaspora to discuss the issues underlying xenophobia in South Africa.
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| Multimedia |
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| The state of peace and security in Africa and the PSC's responses in 2013 |
ISS Seminar: Solomon Dersso reflects on the importance of evaluating the AU Peace and Security Council and key issues to watch in 2014 ahead of the release of the ISS Annual Review of the PSC 2013/2014.
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| ISS Notice |
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| ISS Weekly during December-January |
| The ISS offices will be closed from Friday 20 December 2013 to Tuesday 7 January 2014. The last ISS Weekly for 2013 will be on Thursday 12 December and the first edition next year will be on Thursday 16 January 2014. |
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