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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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A Conversation with Emile Ouedraogo on Military Professionalism in Africa

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 14 Sep 2015
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Parler de la sécurité sans les jeunes? Pas possible!

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 05 Aug 2015
Le Centre d’études stratégiques de l’Afrique et ses collègues du Département de la Défense des E.U. ont assisté hier à l’Exposition du YALI Mandela Fellowship pour représenter le Département. Read More
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Talking about security without young people? Not possible!

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 05 Aug 2015
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies along with colleagues from the Department of Defense attended yesterday’s YALI Mandela Fellowship Expo to represent DoD.  We had the opportunity to have thought-provoking conversations with the YALI fellows about how security is tie Read More
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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 Releases New Special Report: "The Anatomy of the Resource Curse: Predatory Investment in Africa's Extractive Industries"

From ACSS | by Drew Beck | 12 Jun 2015
While the natural resource curse is typically considered an economic phenomenon, access to abundant natural resource revenues also has profound effects on governance and the politicization of the security sector. Read More
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Gulf International Forum: The Gulf in 2023 Expert Outlook

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 03 Feb 2023
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Brookings Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 03 Feb 2023
On 27 January 2023, The Brookings Institution released part I of the Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors annual briefing book. Read More
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Middle East Institute Special Briefing: A turbulent year for MENA in 2023: Economic stresses, political instability, and the need for decisive leadership

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 01 Feb 2023
Scholars from across Middle East Institute (MEI) weigh in on the outlook for 2023, covering key events, issues, and trends to watch in the Middle East and North Africa this year. 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

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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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