ISS Annual Review 2015

Improving human security in Africa

The Institute for Security Studies partners to build knowledge and skills that secure Africa's future. Read more

Spotlight

African expertise shapes global decisions

The ISS is in New York to bring African perspectives on violent extremism and migration to global decision making. Read more

ISS Today

Ivory poaching: not just a conservation issue

Far more attention must be paid to the link between ivory poaching and transnational organised crime. Will this week`s CITES conference make that connection? Read more

Weekly Briefing

Eritrea coming in from the cold?

Eritrea has launched a campaign to emerge from political and diplomatic isolation. Read more

Seminar

From awareness to action: Africa's blue economy after Lomé

The true test of the Lomé summit will be whether states can implement better maritime strategies. Read more

View on Africa video

Will the Lomé summit boost Africa's maritime security?

After previous postponements, expectations are high for next month's Lomé maritime security summit. Read more

Video

Making peacebuilding more effective

Peacebuilding is a long-term process constrained by short-term realities. How can we make it more effective in Africa? Read more

Exhibition launch

Poisoned Pasts: legacies of SA's chemical and biological warfare programme

This event launches an exhibition that encourages revised perspectives about South Africa's history. Read more

The ISS is an African organisation which enhances human security by providing independent and authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity building. Read more...

ISS Exclusives

The dynamics of youth radicalisation in Africa: reviewing the current evidence

Why do young people in Africa join extremist groups? This paper examines the dynamics.

Zimbabwe's reforms: An exercise in credibility - or pretence?

Despite government commitment, Zimbabwe may not be able to bounce back from its current economic and political challenges.

PSC Report

The PSC Report provides in-depth analysis and feedback on the African Union Peace and Security Council's work.

NEW: Africa on the agenda of the UN General Assembly

Crime Hub

South Africa's most complete source of statistics and analysis on crime and safety.

NEW: Raising concerns: SA crime stats 2016

Democracy under threat: Presidential term-limit extensions

Some African leaders are changing laws to extend their terms in office.

The AU and the ICGLR in Burundi

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region was unable to tackle the Burundi conflict at its nascent stage. This report finds out why and offers recommendations.