When the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara was again renewed on 30 April, discussions – for the first time in years – centred on the problem of human rights abuses by the Moroccan government. Read more

This seminar will provide a forum to discuss the results of a study on religious radicalism and terrorist threats that was conducted in Senegal in February and March 2013. / Ce séminaire offrira un cadre pour discuter des résultats d’une étude menée au Sénégal de février et à mars 2013 sur le radicalisme religieux et la menace terroriste. Read more

As part of Africa’s celebrations, the ISS plans to host a private informal breakfast briefing and discussion on the future of peace support operations in Africa. Read more

Despite the uncertainties surrounding the risks associated with climate change, it is indisputably one of the greatest challenges of our time. Read more

South Africa Insight Episode 39: Hamadziripi Tamukamoyo looks at the rising key tensions between the unions and the ANC which may have major repercussions on the 2014 South African elections. Read more

A new international mentoring programme from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is increasing the productivity and exposure of South African researchers by helping them to publish their work. Read more