Africa Desk
Providing analysis and actionable intelligence for a 21st Century Africa
Research Directors: Ethan Jeremiah Sanderson, Mahlea Archer (Assistant Director)
Senior Analysts: Muzna Alhaj, Polina Leganger Bronder
Research Analysts: Boubacar Ouane, Victoria Barg, Azaria Kidane, Cormac Oliver
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Africa has been largely overlooked in the arena of international affairs despite its significant multisectoral impacts across the globe. The continent continues to grapple with political instability, humanitarian crises, and conflict, all of which are increasingly exacerbated by climate change-driven changes. Yet it also is emerging as a fulcrum for economic growth courtesy of its diverse and growing population, and richness of resources and intellectual wealth. These however have also made 21st-century Africa a draw for foreign involvement, be it from states like Russia, China, or “the West”; who join regional and local actors in an increasingly complex web of diplomatic, economic, military, and security links, all vying to best position themselves in the ongoing competition. This situation is only set to become more complex as competition grows and the century progresses.
Our analysts aim to provide specialised research and intelligence to keep on top of a rapidly changing Africa; tackling development, security, politics, human rights, and more. We integrate Africa’s central role into the wider, global, analytical picture.
Sahelian Security Tracker - Pro-bono security-related insights derived from intelligence techniques and their implications for stakeholders.
Africa Desk Analysis - Analysis of events, trends, and risks impacting Africa from a political, economic, humanitarian, security, or geopolitical perspective.
