Books and other publications

09 Apr 2025

Unpacking the Pact for the Future and its implications for Africa

This report analyses how the UN's Pact for the Future can advance Africa's peace, security and development priorities through strategic multilateral cooperation.

27 Jun 2024 / by Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, Institute for Security Studies

Strengthening the SAPS for a safer South Africa: recommendations for police reform

Drawing on years of research, these priority measures can help the South African Police Service fulfil its constitutional mandate.

16 May 2024 / by Institute for Security Studies & United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

Prospects for dialogue and negotiation to address the conflict in the Lake Chad Basin

Dialogue as part of a broader strategy has many benefits and can help resolve conflicts and tackle violent extremism.

08 Mar 2024

Hostage to violent extremism: kidnapping in northern Benin

This report identifies four types of kidnapping closely linked to conflict dynamics and violent extremist group expansion.

15 Feb 2024 / by Mouhamadou Kane, Lucia Bird Ruiz Benitez de Lugo, Lyes Tagziria & Jason Eligh

Diffusion, diversion, displacement – but not disruption

This report explores the challenge of responding to synthetic drug markets through the lens of tramadol in West Africa.

14 Feb 2024 / by Dawit Yohannes, Emmaculate A Liaga, Meressa K Dessu, Tsion Belay Alene & Eugene Chen

A New Approach to United Nations Peace Operations: Pathways for Demand-Driven Interventions

This policy brief outlines prospects for UN peace operations in light of current challenges, lessons learned and available opportunities.