African Security

The IISS's work on African security centres on the institute's Armed Conflict Database and its Oppenheimer Lecture series. The former monitors a dozen ongoing conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa, with weekly updates.

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President of Mozambique Armando Guebaza

Strategic Comments

France in Mali: rapid reaction

The long-term success of France's military intervention in northern Mali in early 2013 will rely on several factors, including the actions of its jihadi enemies.

Oppenheimer Lecture

New threats to African security

President of Mozambique Armando Guebaza explains how pirates off the east coast of Africa are a threat not just to Somalia, but to several other countries' citizens.

Initial lessons in Mali

France was able to generate and maintain momentum because it already had troops in the region and was swiftly offered assistance with transport and inflight refuelling.

Events

19 June 2013, London
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The 2013 Oppenheimer Lecture
Events

20 May 2013, London
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Assessing the impact of organised crime on African development

African Security

'This highly acclaimed institute has devoted years to providing a scholarly platform on global security.'

Strategic Comments

France in Mali: rapid reaction

Oppenheimer Lecture

New threats to African security

Initial lessons in Mali

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Assessing the impact of organised crime on African development

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