James Bridger looks at the possibility of developing a Somali Coast Guard.
Africa
African Region
Boko Haram: a serious threat?
Hayden Rodenkirchen examines recent attacks in Nigeria, Mali, and Africa’s Sahel
#Westgate
Leah Nosal explores the use of Twitter by al-Shabaab during their recent attack in Nairobi
China and Africa: A Contentious Partnership
Aaron Pinto on the enormous growth in Sino-African relations over the past decade
R2P and the Central African Republic
Misha Boutilier on the need to intervene in the Central African Republic
Reclaiming the word “Madrasa”
Zahra Sachedina discusses the roots behind the term “Madrasa” and its influence on religion.
Japan’s Maritime Security Talks: Part of a Global effort
Hamza Salahuddin analyzes Japan’s recent counter-piracy efforts.
Safe Seas at what Price? The Costs, Benefits and Future of NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield
James M. Bridger discusses current counter-piracy efforts by NATO.
A Brief Look at NATO’s History and Core Functions
From the Foreign Policy Association – A Brief Look at NATO’s History and Core Functions” [youtube height=”360″ width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFXj6caanXo[/youtube]
Zimbabwe’s Election Fallout: The West’s Failure
Chris Edwards on the fallout of Mugabe’s stunning election victory in Zimbabwe.