As the United States realigns its security interests in Africa, it envisions a continent that must secure its borders and manage regional conflicts with reduced reliance on U.S. intervention. On…
“The dismantling of USAID and the rise of reciprocal bilateral engagements in Africa represent the most significant restructuring of U.S. policy toward the continent since the Cold War.” A Strategic…
This analysis examines the evolving mandate of MONUSCO, the challenges of civilian protection in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and the strategic implications of peacekeeping transitions for regional stability.
In Episode 38 of the Conflict & Development in Africa Podcast, Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu discusses the Kenyan-led multinational security mission in Haiti and its broader strategic implications. The conversation…
Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu examines evolving U.S. policy on financing African Union peace support operations and its implications for regional security frameworks.
In a Q&A interview with AllAfrica, Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu analyzes the Sudan conflict, highlighting its underlying drivers and the urgent need for stronger African-led mediation. She examines the role…
In this Voice of America interview, Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu provides expert analysis on U.S. military airstrikes conducted against al-Shabab fighters in Somalia. The discussion examines AFRICOM’s collective self-defense operations,…
Executive Summary Mali’s security and political crisis continues to deteriorate amid escalating jihadist violence, strained diplomatic relations with France, economic sanctions, and the growing presence of Russian Wagner mercenaries. Civilian…
In this op-ed in the Daily Monitor, Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu argues that military intervention in eastern DR Congo is unlikely to bring lasting peace and may instead prolong the…