Turmoil in Ethiopia's Amhara Region Signals Urgent Need for Unity and Resolution

Ethiopia faces one of its gravest crises as federal security forces are implicated in the killing of civilians in the Amhara region, sparking escalating turmoil. The roots of this conflict trace back to historical grievances and the exclusion of the Fano militia from peace negotiations following the Tigray conflict, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive dialogue and internal reconciliation to achieve lasting peace.

AfricaBy Cindy PinoApril 3, 2024regional unrest, human rights, security, Amhara region, conflict resolution

The Tides of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

The maritime domain is crucial to global trade and development, illustrated by Africa’s Gulf of Guinea. The Gulf of Guinea is home to a wealth of natural resources, but economic growth in the region is hindered by the threat of piracy. The importance of renewed regional and international cooperation against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea is highlighted by recent upticks in piracy operations.

How Would Scottish Independence Complicate Global Security

Scotland and England have a long history, and have spent the last 300 years united under one government. With Scottish nationalism and want for independence on the rise, the potential negative effects of Scotland’s independence loom over the heads of not just Scotland and England, but the West as well.

EuropeBy Alex GrzybowskiOctober 6, 2023Scotland, Brexit, Scottish independence, EEZs, SLOCs, NATO, Russia, UK, economy, security

Humanity in Civil Conflicts: Understanding the Casamance Conflict

The Casamance conflict has resulted in devastating realities for communities, however, different policies such as the Kampala Convention offer hope for a united future to resolve deep divisions at the Senegal border and refocus on supporting displaced people.