“Near Certainty”: Biden’s New Drone Policy and US Engagement in… Emily Jones Nov 8, 2022 US President Joe Biden implemented new restrictions on the military's use of drone strikes. Will they have an…
Kenya v. Somalia: Is the ICJ’s Legitimacy Collateral Damage in its Own Ruling? Emily Rowe Nov 13, 2021 Kenya's blatant disregard for the ICJ's legally binding decision further contributes to the growing uncertainty…
The Mythical ‘White Gold of Jihad’ Emily Jones Jul 3, 2021 The perpetuation of a narrative that links ivory trafficking with international terrorist networks has provided an…
East Africa’s Locust Outbreak and the Shortcomings of the International Donor… Teresa Tolo Mar 25, 2020 Until the international community is able to mobilize resources to swiftly address issues facing developing…
The Disputed Ogaden: the Roots of Ethiopia and Somalia’s conflict. Andy S. Lee Feb 23, 2019 On January 19th, Al-Shabaab, a Somali Islamist territorial faction, was warded off by Ethiopian troops in Southern…
What is the U.S. Doing in Africa? Megan Kamps Nov 29, 2018 The U.S. maintains a vast network of military and CIA outposts throughout Africa. This continental occupation is…
When Hunger Becomes Deadly: Drought and Famine in Somalia Alexandra Yiannoutsos Mar 25, 2017 This year is déjà vu for the United Nations and aid workers worldwide. Perhaps the familiarity of a preventable…
Are All Refugees Treated Equally? Iman Lahouaoula Mar 19, 2017 With the summer months looming ahead, many of us imagine being on a beach with the scorching sun on our backs,…
Somalia Elects “Cheese” to the Presidency Maddie Clark Feb 20, 2017 Somalia has been stuck in a consistent cycle of chaos and disorder for nearly three decades, but on Wednesday,…
Another Uganda Plan: Israeli Foreign Policy and East Africa Ben Reedijk Oct 16, 2013 If one were to predict which state besides Kenya spoke out most strongly about the attack on Nairobi’s Westgate…