| 17 April 2014 |
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| Feature: Somalia: why orthodox aid policy must give way to battlefield reality |
The international community is holding back monetary aid until the Somali government becomes credible, but this is only buying time for al-Shabaab.
Jens Mjaugedal, Special Envoy of Norway to Somalia, is frustrated… which is hardly surprising given his mission to try to turn Somalia, which has officially been the world’s most failed state for many years, into a success. The biggest problem in Somalia is how to keep the deadly al-Qaeda-affiliated, Islamist militant group al-Shabaab at bay.
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| ISS Today |
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| What does ensuring SADC's maritime security mean for South Africa? |
Transparency will be paramount if South Africa is to increase military spending towards the navy.
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| Are foreign-owned private security companies a threat to South Africa's national security? |
Limiting foreign ownership of private security companies because they are deemed a threat to national security seems irrational.
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| A glimmer of hope for victims of sexual and gender-based crime in Africa |
With support from national justice systems, the International Criminal Court's new policy could be a powerful tool in prosecuting these crimes.
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| Rwanda and France: the blame-game continues |
Renewed mudslinging between Rwanda and France threatens to overshadow the 20-year commemorations of the 1994 genocide.
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| Events |
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ISS publication mentoring programme
Application deadline: 1 May 2014 |
Applications now open for the 2nd international mentoring programme from the ISS aimed at increasing the productivity and exposure of South African researchers by helping them to publish their work.
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| ISS 5th international conference: National and international perspectives on crime reduction and criminal justice, 14 - 15 August 2014 |
This premier event brings together researchers, academics, policy makers, and practitioners with an interest in criminology and related disciplines. Call for abstracts now open.
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| South African elections: present trends and electoral scenarios up to 2030 |
Which factors really matter in SA elections? This seminar considered crucial questions for 2014 and maps out electoral scenarios to 2030.
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| Publications |
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| People's perspectives of organised crime in West Africa and the Sahel |
This study offers new perspectives on challenges of conflict and governance in West Africa and the Sahel by focusing on local communities’ perceptions of illicit trafficking and organised crime.
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| Multimedia |
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| Rear-Admiral Rusty Higgs discusses prospects for maritime security in SADC |
Rear-Admiral Rusty Higgs of the South African Navy shares insight about 'sea blindness,' Projection Biro and whether we are entering a 'post-piracy' era.
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| Assisting Somalia in crisis |
Norway's special envoy to Somalia says it is vital to strengthen the federal government in Mogadishu.
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