“Tensions Are Very High”: Ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s Controversial Presidential Election, Peace and Reconciliation Remain Unfinished …growing terrorism threats, stubborn economic stagnation, and democratic backsliding. But Ouattara’s controversial decision to run for a third and now a fourth term—through highly criticized changes to constitutionally mandated presidential…
Rebel Tactics, Local Public Support, and the Upcoming Phase of Peace Talks in Southern Thailand …of southern Thailand. The findings suggested that large-scale nonviolent protests led to a more favorable overall public opinion of rebel groups. However, self-immolations and terrorism against civilians generated both more…
Targeted Recruitment: Explaining Why Certain Clans Join and Eschew Al-Shebab in Somalia …find Al-Shabaab’s narrative appealing. This aspect of the research highlights the need for counterterrorism strategies that are sensitive to these varied clan histories and experiences. Furthermore, the research indicates that…
HFG Staff …she reported on the war in Northern Ethiopia, Sudan’s democratic transition, drought and conflict in Somalia, terrorism in Kenya, and several elections across the African continent. Her work has also…
