Peacekeeping Practitioners from African Troop-Contributing Countries in Washington for Lessons-Learned Workshop

From ACSS | by Sara Passman | 19 Aug 2013
The roles, responsibilities and functions of traditional United Nations peacekeeping operations have expanded considerably. Read More
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Responsibility to Protect Civilians Among Key Themes at ACSS Workshop in Malawi

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 18 Jul 2014
LILONGWE, Malawi — The concept of the responsibility to protect and retailoring conflict prevention policies to address new security challenges will be essential to effectively conduct peace support operations, ac Read More
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Africa Center's Dean Gilpin Writes on "Peacekeeping in Africa and the Legacy of Austerity" for USIP Blog

From ACSS | by Sara Passman | 30 May 2013
Spending cuts and budget austerity by African governments in the 1990s and 2000s mean that African militaries and peacekeeping forces are historically inadequately resourced and poorly prepared and equipped for deployment, the Africa Center’s Academic Dean, Dr. Read More
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Africa Center Organizes Meeting with US AFRICOM Chief, Top U.S. Diplomats, and Representatives of 45 African Nations

From ACSS | by Vincent Crawley | 24 Oct 2013
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - Ambassadors, diplomats, and military officers representing 45 African nations participated in a 90-minute roundtable discussion October 23, 2013, with three of the top U.S. Read More
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ACSS Director Discusses Center's Vision, Mission, and Upcoming Activities

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 08 Oct 2015
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Narco-States: Africa's Next Menace

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 12 Mar 2012
Op-Ed Contributor Narco-States: Africa's Next Menace By DAVIN O'REGAN Read More
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DIILS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

From DIILS | by Nancy Parvin | 16 Dec 2014
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ACSS Releases Special Report - Advancing Stability and Reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau: Lessons from Africa’s First Narco-State

From ACSS | by Sara Passman | 13 Jun 2013
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) has released a Special Report on " Read More
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Dean Monde Muyangwa's Farewell Letter to ACSS Community

From ACSS | by Mary McGurn | 07 Mar 2013
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Africa Center Co-Sponsors U.S. AFRICOM Academic Symposium in Tanzania

From ACSS | by Sara Passman | 23 Jul 2012
Dar es Salaam – The Africa Center for Strategic Studies, based in Washington, D.C., co-hosted the Read More
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DIILS Resident Course Prepares Students for Darfur Deployment

From DIILS | by Nancy Parvin | 25 Aug 2009
Two senior international officers attending the recent DIILS “Peacekeeping: Latest Developments” course will soon have the opportunity to directly apply what they’ve learned to a real-world peacekeeping mission. Read More
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New Solutions Sought During International Workshop in Rwanda to Tackle Youth Radicalization

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 07 Feb 2012
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ACSS Dean Recommends Strategic Investment in Africa’s Security at Senior Leaders Seminar

From ACSS | by Sara Passman | 21 Jun 2013
A causal link exists between economic development, governance, and security—or insecurity—in Africa, Dr. Read More
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Some small signs that the 'Arab Spring' is spreading into Africa

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 09 Nov 2011
The 'Arab Spring' has largely not spread south of the Sahara, but Africans are now less willing to stand by and accept stolen elections, gross abuses of power, and flaunting of inequality. By Joseph Siegle, Guest blogger / November 7, 2011 (Taken from the Christian... Read More
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USAFRICOM Commander Says Improving African Food Security Will Boost National Security

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 13 Mar 2012
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DIILS Resident Peacekeeping Course Focuses on Africa

From DIILS | by Nancy Parvin | 17 Dec 2008
The 23rd DIILS course on "Conducting Stability and Peacekeeping Operations in accordance with the Rule of Law" (PKRL) graduated 27 students from 17 countries on 20 November 2008. Read More
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Experts Discuss Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 19 Mar 2012
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ACSS Congratulates Veteran Staff Members on Promotions

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 26 Oct 2011
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New ACSS Security Brief Released: Peace Operations in Africa: Lessons Learned Since 2000

From ACSS | by Davin O'Regan | 24 Jul 2013
The past 18 months have seen the deployment of 10 new peace operations in 8 African countries. Many of these are African-led or hybrid AU-UN operations, reflecting an important new trend in African peace operations. Read More
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Assessing Drivers of Violent Conflict in Africa

From ACSS | by Eric Kingsepp | 06 Oct 2014
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Welcome to the 2015-2016 Class of African Fellows at NDU

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 05 Aug 2015
On Friday, July 31, the Africa Center was pleased to welcome the newest class of African fellows at the National Defense University.  Numbering 20 and coming from 12 countries across the continent, the fellows arrived this summer before beginning their rigorous year-long Read More
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ACSS French Representative Discusses Successful Operations in Ivory Coast During Conference

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 03 Jan 2012
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DIILS Partners with the Republic of Moldova

From DIILS | by Lisa Berry | 29 Jun 2021
DIILS team recently partnered with a contingent from the Moldovan Armed Forces that will soon deploy to Kosovo in support of the NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) peace-support mission. Read More
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Security Leaders Briefed on New U.S. Africa Strategy at Africa Center Seminar

From ACSS | by Sara Passman | 19 Jun 2012
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More Than 50 Attend a DIILS Program on Peacekeeping for Decision in Burkina Faso

From DIILS | by Nancy Parvin | 22 Feb 2008
More than 50 representatives of the Gendarmerie, military officers from the General Staff and training institutions in Burkina Faso attended a recent DIILS program on peacekeeping for decision makers. Read More
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