The Iranian elections from a distance
As most analysts have pointed out recently, the most important element which came to the fore during the electoral unrest in Iran, was the divided political and religious landscape within […]
Africa
As a consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we are seeing a renewed Global Powers competition and an increasingly acute energy crisis. These developments have put the African continent centre stage again in international relations. Understanding how political and security developments within Africa shape the continent, as well as its position on the international scene, is a core objective of the Africa Programme.
In line with this aim, we contribute to increased knowledge and shape policy debates on, and in, Africa by organising expert seminars and providing in-depth research on: military interventions and security collaborations; the politics of elections; peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts; the political economy of mining, and the development of women, peace and the security agenda, with a particular focus on the Great Lakes and the Sahel region.
Drawing on our own expertise, as well as a wide network of national and international research institutes, public authorities, and NGOs, makes the Africa Programme a central authority on matters related to Africa on a national, regional and global level.
Publications
Fragile states and the international response: in pursuit of security or development?
In the pursuit of security and development in Africa, more and more reference is being made to the concept of fragile states. This paper explores the meaning of this concept […]
Don’t forget the forgotten conflict
Kristof Titeka, Joost Van Puijenbroeck and Koen Vlassenroot ask to the Belgian Foreign Minister, Mr Yves Leterme more attention to Conflict with the LRA rebels in Uganda, DR Congo, sudan and […]
Studia Diplomatica
Vol. LXII, Issue 3 (2009): Military crisis management: The challenge of inter-organizationalism
Introduction, Joachim A. Koops – Inter-organizationalism in theory and practice, Rafael Biermann – More than wishful thinking? The EU, UN, NATO and the comprehensive approach to military crisis management, Claudia […]
Studia Diplomatica
Vol. LXII, Issue 2 (2009)
I. FRAGILE STATES – Fragile states and the international response: in pursuit of security or development?, Koen Vlassenroot and Hans Hoebeke – Failed states or failed concept?, Anna Maria Gentili […]
External publications
Climate change and security
Conference Report, CERI, Paris – 20 Jan. 2009, 26 March 2009 – Report (EN) – Rapport (FR). (Photo credit: © Center For International Forestry Research/Tim Cronin)