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Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu
Nonresident Senior Fellow
Patrick Quirk
Nonresident Senior Fellow
Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Scowcroft Strategy Initiative
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Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Biden finally gets bold on Ethiopia. But will it bring peace?
The Biden team has launched its final and most elaborate warning shot before cracking down with sanctions against human-rights abusers in the Tigray region.
New Atlanticist by Cameron Hudson
Wed, Sep 15, 2021
State of the Order: Assessing August 2021
The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.
Blog Post
Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Kamal Alam with BBC Somali: Reconciliation of war: “How will the Taliban deal with resistance in the Panjshir Valley?”
In the News by Atlantic Council
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
China and Sub-Saharan Africa trade: A case of growing interdependence
China’s total merchandise trade with Sub-Saharan Africa has increased by 1864% since 2001. Its increased presence in the region not only increases its access and influence, but also poses significant economic and security risks for the US and EU.
Blog Post by Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
Prof. Séverine Autesserre says that it’s time for the peacekeeping community to ‘walk the walk’ when it comes to localized peacebuilding
On Tuesday, June 29, the Africa Center convened a private event with award-winning author Professor Séverine Autesserre for a discussion on localized peacebuilding and her new book, The Frontlines of Peace.
Event Recap by Africa Center
Fri, Jun 18, 2021
Responding to acute challenges in the Horn of Africa, with Finnish FM Pekka Haavisto
On Friday, June 18, the Africa Center hosted a private conversation on the situation in the Horn of Africa in advance of the June 21 Ethiopian general elections. The conversation featured Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Pekka Haavisto, who visited the region earlier this year under the mandate of European Union High Representative Josep Borrell.
Event Recap by Africa Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Africa is America’s greatest geopolitical opportunity. Does the US know it?
Biden can further build ties with Africa: He should do so not only because these countries have long been underrepresented within leading multilateral organizations, but also because they offer innovative solutions to global challenges including terrorism, climate change, migration, debt, and COVID-19.
AfricaSource by Rama Yade
Wed, Apr 21, 2021
A world apart: How wealthy nations can strengthen the COVID safety net
The international community has delivered important progress in combating the impact of COVID-19, but much more is needed to assist low-income countries. While the IMF's Special Drawing Rights are a good start, G20 nations must help restructure the debts of developing nations and fund vaccine distribution.
New Atlanticist by Jeremy Mark and Vasuki Shastry
Wed, Mar 3, 2021
The unintended consequence of Ethiopia’s civil war might be a border war with Sudan
Ethiopia is at war with itself—and the international community is struggling to respond. The stakes in Tigray are high and the civilian toll could be considerable. But there’s another scenario, with the potential to exact an even higher toll, that many observers are overlooking: conventional war that could break out at any moment between Sudan and Ethiopia and their many allied proxies.
AfricaSource by Cameron Hudson
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Dr. Berhanu Nega speaks on expectations for Ethiopia’s upcoming elections
On Wednesday, February 24, the Africa Center welcomed back to the Atlantic Council platform Dr. Berhanu Nega, chairman of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party, for a private virtual roundtable focused on Ethiopia’s upcoming elections.
Event Recap by Africa Center