SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Special Operations in Africa: New World, New SpecOps
A look at Western options in the African context: the strategic framework, and the shape of future conflict on the Continent ...
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
Some Ramifications of the Egyptian Changes
The transition of power in Egypt was still playing out by mid-February 2011, but it was already clear that there were ramifications which would shape the global economy and power balance
RESOURCES
EARLY WARNING | “Energy Man”
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
The Eastern Mediterranean as the Eye of the Hurricane
The crisis now focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean had Jimmy Carter’s overthrow of the Shah of Iran as its basis, and now centers around the competition — and cooperation — of Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the People’s Republic of China.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
CURRENT ESTIMATE | Jihadists, Inspired by al-Shabaab, on the Move in Africa
An estimate of an area of key current significance
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
The Horn, Red Sea Brace for Instability
Somaliland Moves Toward Islamist Reunification With Somalia
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Piracy: An Overview — Puntland and Piracy
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
EN CLAIR | Election Pressures in the Horn
Exclusive Reports on Issues of Strategic Significance
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
The Horn of Africa: Democracy or Stability?
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
The Northern Tier Conflicts: Pakistan Holds Firm
ISI Re-Appointment Gives the West Time to Review Policies
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
CURRENT ESTIMATE | 2010: The Short-Term Strategic Outlook
An estimate of an area of key current significance
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Kurdistan May Yet Challenge Iran
Iran has succeeded as the midwife in dividing Iraq, but the growing power and autonomy of Iraqi Kurdistan may yet backfire on Tehran, and the US.