Disguised Interests: How Global Powers Pursue Self-Serving Agendas in Africa
In the 21st century, summit diplomacy has emerged as the key arena through which external powers—the U.S., Europe, China, Russia,...
Youth Unemployment, Professional Misalignment, and National Security Risks in Ghana
Introduction The role of the state in providing employment in Ghana has undergone a profound transformation over the last four...
How the West’s Economic & Geopolitical Interests in Africa Have Evolved
Africa’s economic role in the global economic value chain has evolved over millennia, but its modern identity as a supplier...
Foreign Fighters and the Global Political Economy of the Russia–Ukraine War: Rethinking Imbalanced Narratives and Hidden Recruitment Networks
The Russia–Ukraine war, which escalated into a full-scale conflict in February 2022, did not emerge in a vacuum. Its origins...
Galamsey as a Wicked Problem: Understanding Its Complexities and Charting a Sustainable Path Forward
1. Introduction In the 1950s and 1960s, problem solving was framed as a straightforward process that required experts to identify...
Youth Agitations for Jobs in Ghana: Risks, Drivers, and Lessons from the Ayalolo Bus Terminal and El-Wak Stadium
Introduction Youth unemployment in Ghana continues to pose a significant threat to national cohesion and democratic stability. CISA sees this...
Three Years of Captain Ibrahim Traoré: Achievements and Challenges
Introduction Ibrahim Traoré is a Burkinabé Captain who rose to prominence by becoming the interim President of Burkina Faso through...
Ethnic Rivalry and Tension as a Potential Catalyst for Civil Unrest In Ghana
With a large and diverse population, Ghana is home to many different ethnic groups. Ghanaian culture varies from one ethnic...
The New Scramble For Africa: How Emerging Powers Give African States Increased Bargaining Power With Europe
Introduction The dawn of the 21st century has witnessed a dramatic reordering of global priorities, with Africa emerging from the...
Maligned Interests and Manufactured Instability: NATO’s Intervention in Libya and the Security Crisis in the Sahel
Introduction Across contemporary African geopolitics, the rhetoric of partnership and humanitarianism often conceals deeper strategic and economic motives. The concept...
