November 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Electoral Aftermath
While Zimbabwe's ruling party continues its campaign to quash opposition forces post-election, the Southern African Development Community takes a "business as usual" approach. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Mozambique: A Foreboding Set of Local Elections in Mozambique
The government's heavy-handed response to recent local elections may spell trouble for Mozambique's security and democracy prospects. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Africa: Further Downhill for African Democracy Efforts
Democracy is decidedly worse for wear in Africa following a set of sham elections in Zimbabwe and Gabon, with few bright spots in the upcoming electoral calendar. Read more »
May 16, 2023
South Africa: Facing Reality On South Africa
Walking on eggshells with South Africa only obscures an increasingly discordant U.S.-South Africa relationship. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Africa: West Recalibrates Africa Ties
The current diplomatic constellation presents Africa with plenty of options; the region must choose well. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Limps Toward Elections
An impenetrable electoral process in Zimbabwe breeds cynicism in the next generation of voters, to the peril of democracy efforts. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: The Limits of the U.S.-South Africa Relationship
The Biden administration's attempts to build closer bonds with South Africa may not bear fruit, but it may be worth devoting more attention to nongovernmental actors. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Africa: Staying Neutral On Ukraine Easier Said Than Done for African States
As the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group expands its Africa footprint, questions remain about what "neutrality" really looks like for African governments. Read more »
January 04, 2023
Zambia: Zambia's Bet On Democracy
High stakes and encouraging progress in Zambia should prompt international support. Read more »
December 01, 2022
South Africa: A Fresh Start Eludes South Africa
The South African President tried to focus his country on the future, but the past-including his own-continues to intrude. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Sanctions Smokescreen
Debates about sanctions obscure the real crisis in Zimbabwe. Read more »
September 14, 2022
South Africa: A Conversation With Minister Naledi Pandor of South Africa
Speaker: Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa Read more »
September 15, 2022
South Africa: Biden and Ramaphosa Need to Confront Transnational Security Concerns
The upcoming White House visit presents an opportunity to deepen monitoring and evaluation of bilateral collaboration on defense, intelligence, and law enforcement matters. Read more »
June 24, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique's Reversal of Fortune
Mozambique is at a moment of peak international leverage, but faces significant domestic challenges. Read more »