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    Lisa Berry | 24 Aug 2017
    Please visit www.africacenter.org for the latest on Africa Center programs, research, and community and alumni affairs. Continue reading
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    ACSS Hosts Countering Violent Extremism Workshop in Nairobi
    Drew Beck | 15 Jul 2016
    The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) convened a multilateral workshop on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 13-17, 2016. Building on the ACSS ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ Series, this workshop took stock of the latest research and policy recommendations regarding CVE in Africa, in order to refine findings and advance analysis to inform African and partner defense and security leaders formulating and implementing CVE programs today. Continue reading
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    ACSS Welcomes Delegation from the International War College of Yaounde
    Drew Beck | 15 Jul 2016
    As part of a two week visit to the United States, a delegation of faculty and students from Cameroon's International War College visited the Africa Center for a day of discussions on a variety of topics on June 13, 2016. Led by the Commandant of the War College, Major General Esaie NGAMBOU, discussed topics such as Cameroon and the U.S. (Past and Future Perspectives), Countering Violent Extremism: U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy and Africa's Role, and U.S. Support to International Cooperation in Africa. Continue reading
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    New Africa Security Brief Released
    Drew Beck | 15 Jul 2016
    As in much of Africa, the vast majority of security threats facing Nigeria are internal, often involving irregular forces such as insurgents, criminal gangs, and violent religious extremists. Effectively combating such threats requires cooperation from local communities—cooperation limited by low levels of trust in security forces who often have reputations for corruption, heavy-handedness, and politicization. Continue reading
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    Africa Center Promotes Interagency Cooperation in Maritime Security at Abuja Workshop
    Drew Beck | 09 Jun 2016
    The Africa Center, with the support of the National Defence College Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command, and the U.S. State Department, hosted a weeklong Streamlining Interagency in Maritime Security Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, on 16-20 May. The workshop assembled approximately 55 participants hailing from a wide variety of ministries and military organizations devoted to maritime security. Sixteen countries were represented at the workshop. Continue reading
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Le CESA considère les modalités d’une approche interministérielle à la sécurité maritime lors de son atelier à Abuja

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 15 Jun 2016
Le CESA, avec le soutien de National Defence College Nigeria, l'U.S. AFRICOM, et le Département d'Etat des Etats-Unis, a organisé un atelier sur la rationalisation interinstitutionnelle pour la sûreté maritime à Abuja, au Nigéria, du 16 au 20 mai 2016. Read More
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Africa Center Promotes Interagency Cooperation in Maritime Security at Abuja Workshop

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 09 Jun 2016
The Africa Center, with the support of the National Defence College Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command, and the U.S. State Department, hosted a weeklong Streamlining Interagency in Maritime Security Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, on 16-20 May. Read More
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Le CESA effectue une visite à sa communauté au Sénégal

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 16 Nov 2015
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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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La lutte contre l’extremisme violente en Afrique (vidéo en français)

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 06 Oct 2015
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Qatar Armed Forces Doctrine and Concepts Visit

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 23 Mar 2023
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the visit of the Director of the Qatar Armed Forces Doctrine and Concepts Center, General Abdullah al-Ammari, and his staff on 15 March 2023 in Washington, D.C. Read More
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Alumni Publication: The implications of the regional race for talent by Nasser Bin Nasser

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 23 Mar 2023
On 23 March 2023, Jordan News published NESA Center alumnus Nasser Bin Nasser's opinion piece titled "The implications of the regional race for talent." Read More
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A New Workshop Aims to Modernize the Indo-Pacific’s Security Architecture

From APCSS | by Dena Austria | 23 Mar 2023
A new workshop, “Adapting Alliances, Partnerships, and Regional Security Architecture,” hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), aims to modernize the security architecture in the Indo-Pacific. Read More
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Africa Center for Strategic Studies

As many African security challenges are nontraditional and societally based, the Africa Center engages with a wide range of security sector actors—civilian, uniformed, and civil society—with the aim of enhancing citizen security by strengthening the effectiveness and accountability of African security sector institutions.

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Phone: +1 202-685-7300

National Defense University
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Fort Lesley J. McNair
Washington, DC 20319-5066

Poll

In which region of Africa do you live?/Dans quelle région de l'Afrique habitez-vous ?

North Africa/Afrique du nord
10% (8 votes)
West Africa/Afrique de l'ouest
45% (36 votes)
Central Africa/Afrique centrale
5% (4 votes)
Southern Africa/Afrique australe
11% (9 votes)
East Africa/Afrique de l'est
20% (16 votes)
I don't live in Africa./Je n'habite pas en Afrique.
8% (6 votes)
Indian Ocean area/Zone de l'océan Indien
1% (1 vote)
Total votes: 80
 

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The Africa Center is the pre-eminent Department of Defense institution for strategic security studies, research, and outreach in Africa. The Africa Center engages African partner states and institutions through rigorous academic and outreach programs that build strategic capacity and foster long-term, collaborative relationships.


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