Al-Shabaab as a Transnational Security Treat March 2016 IGAD Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Harakaat Al-Shabaab Al-Mujaahidiiin, Al-Qaeda’s affliate in the Horn of Africa, has long been perceived as a Somali organisation – albeit one that represents a security threat to the wider region. But since at least 2010, Al-Shabaab has aspired to become a truly regional […]
Archive | August, 2016
Why Presidents are Successfully Re-elected Through Electoral Success?
Why presidents are successfully reelected through electoral success? 12th August, 2016 – SIRAD. Public opinion data, as scholars, journalists, and political commentators have sought to answer this question; there has been considerable debate about the dynamics and impact of public opinion about president’s term in office for re-election, 2016. In this Review briefing note, prepared […]
The Strategic Security & Safety Programme for East Africa
The strategic Security and Safety programme for East Africa Arusha (SIRAD Institute) African Security Threat in Spotlight. Just as terrorism and acts related to it continue to cause mayhem across the globe, the Arusha-based, East African Community (EAC) Secretariat is hosting a five day dialogue on Managing Security Resources on the continent. […]