Political Trends in the African Great Lakes Region

Political Trends in the African Great Lakes Region

Monday, June 20, 2011

By: Judith Vorrath

Despite recent elections in Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda and upcoming • elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Great Lakes region shows worrying trends toward electoral authoritarianism and political fragmentation, with new divisions that intensify the potential for confrontation.

Type: Special Report

EnvironmentEconomics

Three African Presidents on Sudan’s Challenges Ahead

Thursday, April 21, 2011

By: Gordon Lubold

This summer, Sudan splits into two countries after a reasonably peaceful referendum earlier this year. But even as the country prepares to go separate ways – Southern Sudan is expected to declare its independence July 9th – there remain a number of issues that, if unresolved, put at risk the hard won peace.

Type: Analysis

Conflict Analysis & PreventionMediation, Negotiation & DialogueEnvironmentEconomics

Mixing Business with Peace

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

By: Gordon Lubold

The link between creating strong local economies and preventing conflict has long been established. But with so much volatility around the world, many experts believe now is the time to make something happen.

Type: Analysis

EnvironmentEconomics

Long-term peace in Côte d'Ivoire after Gbagbo?

Monday, April 11, 2011

By: Raymond Gilpin;  Dorina Bekoe

Almost five months after Ivoirian presidential elections adjudged by African states, African organizations and the United Nations to have been won by Alassane Ouattara, the electoral stalemate has ended with the arrest of Laurent Gbagbo, the former president, who had refused to step down. Many believe that the forthcoming Ouattara administration would be a government of national unity.

Type: Analysis

Conflict Analysis & PreventionReligionEnvironmentEconomics

Egypt's Economic Future

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

By: Raymond Gilpin

USIP’s Raymond Gilpin, co-author of “Defusing Egypt’s Demographic Time Bomb,” discusses how proper management of Egypt’s economy can help ensure a stable future.

Type: Analysis

EnvironmentEconomics

Making Economics Work for Peace

Thursday, March 17, 2011

By: Thomas Omestad

Economists typically work in the realm of modeling rational economic behavior and drafting policies to foster growth, income and financial stability in that context. But when conflict strikes, the best designed models and the normal interplay of supply and demand can run head-on into some brutal realities. The disconnect between economic theory and real-world practice in societies torn by conflict is something that USIP’s Raymond Gilpin experienced firsthand early in his career as the res...

Type: Analysis

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEnvironmentEconomics