
The crisis could aid al-Shabaab's recruitment efforts and, in turn, its ability to conduct more terrorist attacks against political leaders in the drought-stricken country.
The crisis could aid al-Shabaab's recruitment efforts and, in turn, its ability to conduct more terrorist attacks against political leaders in the drought-stricken country.
The multitude of stakeholders in the conflict -- each with their own aims and deep-rooted grievances -- will limit the effectiveness of peace initiatives and continue to fuel low-level clashes.
Congo's ports will grant the East African Community access to the Atlantic Ocean, but the country's overall poor infrastructure and security will limit the volume of trade with other bloc members.
The East African country is headed for a tumultuous vote this summer that could alter the future of its political system.
The TPLF’s withdrawal from the Afar and Amhara regions signals a sharp change in the group’s strategy, but a standoff remains the most outcome of the war.
The government's recapturing of two strategic towns will reduce the threat of the TPLF invading Addis Ababa. But a protracted standoff remains the most likely outcome of the yearlong conflict.
A key question in determining Sudan’s future stability is whether pro-democracy groups will be satisfied with anything other than full abnegation of military authority.
As the northern conflict inches closer to the capital, the African giant’s political, economic and societal structure hangs in the balance.
Stalled talks with the country’s deposed civilian leaders, mass protests and unrelenting international pressure may force the military to reach a political compromise.
Arab Gulf states’ close ties with the military will impede EU and U.S. efforts to put Sudan’s democratic transition back on track.
The takeover will likely trigger months of violent unrest, threatening the country’s transition to civilian rule and, in turn, its access to international financial aid.
Civilian-military tensions following the attempted takeover will stymie efforts to stabilize the country’s economy and political future.