Mark Malan | ISS Africa

04 Nov 2014 / by Mark Malan and Charles T Hunt

Between a rock and a hard place: The UN and the protection of civilians in South Sudan

This paper examines the UN's civilian-protection mandate in South Sudan, and assesses how UNMISS can contribute to a post-conflict developmental agenda.

15 Jan 2005 / by Jakkie Cilliers and Mark Malan

Progress with the African Standby Force

This paper provides an overview of the progress that has been made towards the establishment of the ASF, at continental and regional levels

11 Oct 2004 / by Sarah Meek and Mark Malan

Identifying Lessons from DDR Experiences in Africa: Workshop Report

This report attempts to provide an accurate reflection of discussions during a DDR strategic workshop.

06 Apr 2003 / by Vanessa Kent and Mark Malan

Decisions, decisions: South Africa's foray into regional peace operations

This paper provides a brief overview of the most salient aspects of the White Paper on Peace Missions and examines recent deployments of the SANDF

01 Sep 2002 / by Mark Malan and Henri Boshoff

A 90-day plan to bring peace to the DRC? An analysis of the Pretoria Agreement of 30 July 2002

The aim of this paper is to provide a brief background to the Pretoria agreement, and an early overview and analysis of the implications of the MoU

01 Feb 2000 / by Mark Malan

The UN 'Month of Africa' - A push for actual peace efforts or a fig leaf on the DRC

On 24 January, the UN Security CouncilÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Ã¢â‚¬ËœMonth of AfricaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ debate reached its climax with a day-long meeting on the situation in the DRC.

01 Mar 1999 / by Mark Malan

'Renaissance Peacekeeping' A South African solution to conflict in the DRC?

It seems that one increasingly has to put oneÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s troops where oneÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s mouth is to be taken seriously as a peacebroker in Africa

02 Jan 1999 / by Mark Malan

The OAU and African Subregional Organisation: A Closer Look at the 'peace pyramid'

The aim of this paper is to try and place African subregional organisations in a security context, and to identify their place in conflict management

01 Oct 1998 / by Mark Malan

Regional Power Politics Under Cover of SADC: Running Amok with a Mythical Organ

The ambiguous nature and purpose of SADC have been exacerbated by recent initiatives aimed at rationalising the organisation

01 Jun 1998 / by Mark Malan

Peacekeeping in Africa: Trends and Responses

The purpose of this paper is to take stock of current trends in international peacekeeping vis-a-vis the perceived problem of peacekeeping in Africa,

01 Sep 1997 / by Mark Malan and Jakkie Cilliers

Mercenaries and Mischief: The Regulation of the Foreign Military Assistance Bill

Morally, there can be no doubt as to the repugnance of mercenary activity which makes a direct contribution to igniting or prolonging conflict

01 Aug 1997 / by Mark Malan

US Response to African Crises: An Overview and Preliminary Analysis of the ACRI

In response to the criticism, the US transformed the idea of an African intervention force into a longer term capacity-building initiative.