06 November 2024 at 11:29 | Africa | Technology & Innovation

Russian Chinese and Other Disinformation and Misinformation Efforts in the Sahel

Information disorder in the Sahel is threatening the social fabric of multi-ethnic societies. The current phase is particularly challenging, given the scope of the manipulation.

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Sahelian Local Perspectives on Western Models of Security Collaboration

Western security models have recently come under scrutiny from Sahel countries.

Transnational

THE SOUTHERN TALKS #11: How ISIS Fights - Then and Now

13 March 2025 at 10:41
DAESH Terrorism

On ISIS tactics, techniques and procedures, and the convergence of tactics used by state and non-state actors.

Africa, Middle East

THE SOUTHERN TALKS #9 - Terrorist Financing, Cultural Looting and The Role of Social Media

12 July 2024
Counter terrorism Africa Middle East

Dr. Amr Al Azm discusses how the looting and selling of antiquities during conflicts can finance terrorist groups.

Africa, Middle East

Food Security Challenges in Africa and the Middle East

13 July 2023 at 14:40
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Food Security as a key socio-economic condition for security, political stability and sustainable development

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Defence organizations are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for achieving tactical and strategic advantages over their adversaries. The growing sophistication of AI technologies h…

Shifting alliances in West Africa: Measuring Russian engagement to support counter-FIMI strategies

This Brief seeks to address the lack of systematic, comparable data on Russia’s engagement in West Africa. Such data is crucial for assessing the threat posed by Russian-sponsored FIMI, which often …

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