Publications

This report analyzes the 2013-2014 results of a survey that tracks local perceptions of safety and security in the eastern districts of Abkhazia. It also looks at the potential for increased tensions ...chevron_right

While China abstained from casting a final vote on the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), its position towards the document shifted dramatically during its development. Today, Anna Stavrianakis and He Yun explain why this happened and discuss the factors that could shape Beijing’s attitude towards the ATT in the future.chevron_right

How do you evaluate the effectiveness of peacebuilding interventions in troubled states? The task isn’t easy, admit Diana Chigas and others, but today they gamely outline the different methodologies you can use, while also highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.chevron_right

This paper analyzes the role small arms and light weapons have played in the conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan. In particular, it discusses 1) the types of weapons that have been used; 2) who manufac...chevron_right

Drawing on various case studies in Southeast Europe, this brief offers an overview of the consequences as well as the direct and indirect costs of unplanned explosions at munitions sites (UEMS).chevron_right

This paper investigates the intensity and complementarity of trade between Nigeria and individual BRICS countries as well as the effects of such trade on the Nigerian economy. Section two describes tr...chevron_right

This paper highlights South African policy initiatives that link the country's normative agenda to its economic diplomacy within the regional Southern African Development Community (SADC) context. The...chevron_right

This paper examines the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems in Africa for sustainable development there. The author also looks at some of the tools that decision makers on the continent can u...chevron_right

The author of this paper looks at African-led initiatives in the area of resource governance and argues that the findings from ground-level research by African institutions should play a greater role ...chevron_right

This brief discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the artisanal (small scale) gold mining sector in Zimbabwe. The authors also examine measures they think the country's government sho...chevron_right

This paper examines South Africa’s mining industry, which it argues is not meeting growth expectations, as well as Chinese investment in the country and how it could have an impact on the competitiven...chevron_right

This study examines the effectiveness of an education program to improve learning in public schools in South Africa's Limpopo and North West provinces funded by the mining company Anglo American Plati...chevron_right

Has the AU upheld its commitment to promote democracy in Africa, particularly when it comes to the monitoring of elections? This paper argues that the results have been mixed. The AU has raised electo...chevron_right

This paper discusses South Africa’s approach to economic statecraft in dealing with its neighbors Zimbabwe and Swaziland. The author 1) outlines South Africa’s key foreign policy and economic diplomac...chevron_right

This brief discusses the impact of climate change on dryland forests in Southern Africa. To prevent further degradation of these forests, the author highlights the importance of implementing policies ...chevron_right