African security, particularly conflict-related political violence, is a key concern in international relations. This forum seeks to advance existing research agendas by addressing four key themes: domestic politics and peacekeeping; security sector reform programs; peace enforcement; and the protection of civilians. Each of the articles in this forum makes a case for analyzing African agency when it comes to African security.
Forum: African security
Toni Haastrup & Hylke Dijkstra
New directions for African security
Malte Brosig
Rentier peacekeeping in neo-patrimonial systems: The examples of Burundi and Kenya
Nadine Ansorg
Security sector reform in Africa: Donor approaches versus local needs
Cedric de Coning
Peace enforcement in Africa: Doctrinal distinctions between the African Union and United Nations