While combat aircraft acquisition for self-defence capability is a long drawn and expensive process, Botswana has moved systematically to enhance its low-cost variation - by improving ground-based air defence system.

• Kishore Kumar Khera |
• January-June 2017 |
• Africa Trends

The SAN in the post-Apartheid era has been completely transformed from a “brown-water” force of missile craft and short-range submarines to one with considerable “blue-water” capability. However, serious allegations of corruption have marred its procurement processes.

• Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
• January-June 2017 |
• Africa Trends

The existence of vast natural resources, both living and non- living, in the marine ecosystem, has led to a concern about sustainability of harnessing these resources. The increasing emphasis on the blue economy by policy makers in the African countries and India, presents an opportunity for cooperation in this crucial area.

• Ruchita Beri |
• October-December 2016 |
• Africa Trends

One of the primary reason for recurrence of violence is the failure of peace agreements to address the real issues of conflict. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) and Addis Ababa Agreement of August 2015 have many fault lines which potentially contribute to protracted conflict.

• Rajeesh Kumar |
• October-December 2016 |
• Africa Trends

The African notifications of intention to quit ICC have yet again highlighted the need for systemic changes in the current world order. Only a non-discriminatory, democratic and inclusive UNSC reflecting the contemporary world could address these challenges and questions.

• Saurabh Mishra |
• October-December 2016 |
• Africa Trends

FOCAC 2012 went well beyond numbers and initiated the process of addressing serious concerns of a mature relationship by moving away from the narrow constraints of economic transactions.

• Sneha Bhura |
• November 2016 |
• Africa Trends

A recent amendment in the Namibian labour law has caused friction amongst various stakeholders.

• Ahana Banerjee |
• October 2016 |
• Africa Trends

The Obama Administration has focused its Africa policy mainly on democracy, economic growth, food security, democracy, conflict prevention and mitigation, as well as dealing with transnational threats. These broad strategic objectives of the Administration also indicate the vastness and diversity of the African continent and its varying requirements. The United States has provided a substantial amount of aid to Africa in health programmes.

• Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastav |
• October 2016 |
• Africa Trends

While northern Mali remains under the control of armed groups, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prepares an intervention force to assist Malian forces in a battle to restore Mali’s sovereignty.

• Princy Marin George |
• August 2016 |
• Africa Trends

Sectarian clashes, attacks against suspected Gaddafi loyalists and violence targeting the central government have marred Libya’s transition to democracy.

• Babjee Pothuraju |
• August 2016 |
• Africa Trends