Central African Republic takes a small step towards peace – but a leap is what’s needed

Paul Jackson is a political economist working predominantly on conflict and post-conflict reconstruction. A core area of interest is decentralisation and governance and it was his extensive experience in Sierra Leone immediately following the war that led him into the area of conflict analysis and security sector reform. The signing of a major peace agreement … Continue reading “Central African Republic takes a small step towards peace – but a leap is what’s needed”

As refugee crisis deepens, the world is losing patience with South Sudan

Jonathan Fisher is a lecturer in IDD. His research is focused on the place and agency of African states in the international system, particularly in the realm of security and conflict. Within this he is interested in the role played by African governments in shaping how they are perceived and engaged with by Western actors. … Continue reading “As refugee crisis deepens, the world is losing patience with South Sudan”