Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

The Policy Challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa of Large-Scale Chinese FDI (ARI)

The existence of large state-owned Chinese firms and private investors engaged in investing primarily, but not exclusively, in resource and infrastructure sectors in SSA (Sub-Saharan Africa) is a major preoccupation in economic and political circles. In order to understand it, Chinese investment has to be differentiated into four different types, and its distinctive characteristic unpacked –ie, the bundling together of aid, trade and FDI (foreign direct investment)–. This has major policy implications for how SSA should relate to Chinese investors in order to maximise available opportunities.

By Mike Morris, Raphael Kaplinsky

30 Nov 2010 //

21 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Southern Sudan Before the ‘Referendum for Freedom’ (ARI)

Southern Sudan’s historic referendum on whether to stay in or secede from a united Sudan is rapidly approaching. The political tide is flowing toward an independent country but the politics of Sudan’s North-South political transition remain beset with challenges.

By Daniel Large

24 Nov 2010 //

17 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

The EU’s Progress Report on Turkey’s Accession: A Glimmer of Light in the Tunnel, but Cyprus Remains the Main Obstacle (ARI)

The European Commission’s annual report on Turkey’s progress toward full EU membership showed the country’s arduous accession process in a more positive light, but there will be no breakthrough until the Cyprus problem is resolved.

By William Chislett

11 Nov 2010 //

13 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

China in Ghana: Easing the Shift from Aid Dependency to Oil Economy? (ARI)

The author examines recent changes in the Ghanaian aid and investment landscape as China has stepped up its relations with this donor ‘darling’.

By Giles Mohan

15 Oct 2010 //

18 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

Governance, Growth and Development (ARI)

The promotion of ‘good governance’ has become one of the pillars of development policies proposed by a large majority of development aid agencies. It is based on the view that ‘good governance’ is a pre-requisite for development. The author critically reviews the relationship between governance, growth and development and draws implications that are relevant for Sub-Saharan African countries.

By Mushtaq H. Khan

17 Sep 2010 //

16 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Turkey’s ‘Yes’ Vote in the Referendum on Constitutional Reform: One More Step Towards Joining the EU (ARI)

The ‘yes’ vote by a significant margin in Turkey’s constitutional referendum on 12 September should revive the flagging negotiations for Turkey’s full entry into the EU, launched in October 2005, which have virtually ground to a halt.

By William Chislett

15 Sep 2010 //

12 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

What Did Sudan Vote For? (ARI)

Sudan held national elections in April 2010 for the first time in many years. The elections were part of the peace process which began in 2005. This paper discusses the context of the elections and the multiple problems which affected them, and at how the events of the election will affect the final stages of the peace process.

By Justin Willis

31 Aug 2010 //

18 mins Reading time

International Security Analyses

Africa, AFRICOM and the Path to Stability

Lecture by Ambassador Vicki Huddleston, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, at the Círculo de Bellas Artes (Madrid) on 17 June 2010.

By Vicki Huddleston

19 Jul 2010 //

15 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

How to Break the Siege of Gaza? (ARI)

This ARI looks at the siege of Gaza from a historical and political perspective and suggests what the international community can do to end it and prevent a further escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By Lev Luis Grinberg

21 Jun 2010 //

16 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

China and Africa: A Mutually Opportunistic Partnership? (ARI)

The relationship between China and Africa is positive for both sides and the exchange of essential natural resources for infrastructure to foster economic development is more likely to benefit than paternalistic and failed aid strategies.

By Patricio González Richardson

17 Jun 2010 //

22 mins Reading time

International Security Working Papers

Preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Vulnerability and Threat of Terrorism

This working paper will provide an overview of the threats of terrorism associated with hosting a prominent sport event, while placing potential threats in context in South Africa; and an overview of preparations for the FIFA World Cup.

By Anneli Botha

16 Apr 2010 //

59 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Working Papers

Radicalisation in the Diaspora: Why Muslims in the West Attack Their Host Countries

While we now have a solid database on the processes of radicalisation of Muslims in the West, what we still lack is a theoretical framework that links the different pieces of empirical knowledge together. This working paper suggests that the diaspora concept could provide such a framework.

By Peter K. Waldmann

15 Mar 2010 //

48 mins Reading time