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By 2050, a quarter of the global population will live in Africa. CSIS scholars research critical issues and emerging trends affecting the world’s fastest-growing region. African countries are endowed with potential stemming from both natural resources and a burgeoning youth population, but governance and security challenges persist.

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What’s Next for AGOA?

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, the flagship U.S. trade agreement with Africa, has expired. As Washington debates the bill’s future, its uneven track record offers lessons on how to effectively strengthen U.S.-Africa commercial engagement moving forward.

Commentary by Michael H. Gary and Hugh Grant-Chapman — November 6, 2025

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South Africa Cannot Have It Both Ways

The deterioration in U.S.-South Africa relations has been building in Washington over many administrations. A complex mix of geopolitics, race relations, and foreign policy differences means that addressing these myriad challenges won’t be fast or easy.

Commentary by Cameron Hudson — April 2, 2025

Repairing South Africa’s Fractured Relationship with the United States

The relationship between South Africa and the United States is at a low point. It is in South Africa’s best interest to find a pragmatic approach that focuses on rebuilding trust with the United States in order to preserve vital economic and strategic ties.

Commentary by Ryan Cummings — April 2, 2025

Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2025

Terrorism remains a threat to U.S. citizens, assets, and interests despite the national security community’s decreasing focus on counterterrorism.

Report by Alexander Palmer, Riley McCabe, Daniel Byman, and Skyeler Jackson — March 28, 2025

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Africa at a Crossroads: The 2025 African Union Summit

Dr. Solomon Dersso, adjunct professor at the University of Cape Town and founding director of Amani Africa, joins to analyze the AU’s evolving role, the implications of the 2025 Summit, and the challenges facing the organization in maintaining unity and effectiveness.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — March 27, 2025

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Water as a driver of conflict 

David Michel examines water as a contributing driver of conflict in Myanmar and the Sahel before looking ahead to the future of water governance under increasing socio-economic and environmental pressures.

Podcast Episode by David Michel — March 24, 2025

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New forms of water conflict 

David Michel looks at attacks on water by terrorist groups and examines how digitalization creates cybersecurity vulnerabilities for the water sector and everything that depends on it.

Podcast Episode by David Michel — March 24, 2025

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A New Phase in Sudan’s Civil War

Sudan’s army won a strategic and symbolic victory in taking back the Presidential Palace, ushering in a new phase of the war that could alleviate the humanitarian crisis and open the door to peace talks—if the international community is prepared to act.

Critical Questions by Cameron Hudson — March 24, 2025