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Political and Security Trends in East Africa

The Africa Program examines how the United States can promote good governance in East Africa while simultaneously confronting security threats in the region.

East Africa is one of the most conflicted and poorly-governed corners of the world. Terrorists based in Somalia pose a security threat to the United States, while piracy off the Somali coast affects U.S. economic interests and has led to the murders of U.S. citizens. U.S. policymakers face the challenge of protecting national security while helping tackle the poor governance which is so often a root cause of insecurity. The Africa Program brings these issues into focus by monitoring developments in the region, including: the implementation of Kenya’s new constitution, the ongoing efforts to bring order and government to Somalia; the frozen yet volatile Ethiopian-Eritrean border dispute; and piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.

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How Jihadism Ends: Comparing State Strategies Toward Violent Extremism in Kenya and Uganda
October 20, 2017
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Spotlight on Kenya: Assessing Risks and Opportunities in East Africa's Largest Economy
September 22, 2017
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Kenya Elections Preview
July 12, 2017
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Book Event: When the Walking Defeats You
December 13, 2016
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Addressing Violent Extremism in the Sahel: The Role of Civil Society
November 10, 2016
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Religious Extremism in Africa
August 1, 2016
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Peace and Security in Somalia
July 13, 2016
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Public Perceptions of Violence and Current Developments in South Sudan
April 19, 2016
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      • Transnational Threats
      • Strengthening African Security Capacity
      • A More Strategic U.S. Approach to Police Reform in Africa
    • Human Development
    • Stress Testing African States
    • The Crisis in Côte d'Ivoire
    • Governance and Elections
    • Africa’s Changing Economic Landscape
    • Africa Policy after President Bush
    • China in Africa
    • Online Africa Policy Forum
    • Opportunities for U.S. Engagement with Nigeria
    • Pivot Points: Reshaping Sudan
    • Rising U.S. Energy Interests
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