Occasional Papers

2023

Balancing the Economic Community of West African States Tightrope: between Democracy, Security and Disintegration?

by: Doke V., Salihu N.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Exploring the Linkages between Violent Extremism and the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Burkina Faso

by: Doke V., Salihu N.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Climate Change, Population Displacements, and Conflicts in Northern Ghana

by: Abdallah M., Lutterodt B., Okyere F.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources

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Climate Change: A Driver of Insecurity in Niger?

by: Akakpo M, Amedzrator L.M.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources

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Musings on Niger’s 2023 Coup d’état: Exploring Options for Engagement

by: Aning E. K., Doke V., Salihu N.

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Conflict-Related Sexual Violence In Localised Conflicts In Burkina Faso

by: Akakpo M, Susan Nelson

Topic(s): Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

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Building Resilience and Supporting National Infrastructures for Peace: The Case of Senegal

by: Amedzrator L.M.

Topic(s): Peace and Security, Responsibility to Protect

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Guarding the Sea, Pulling the Net, Salting the Fish: The Multiple Roles of Women in the Blue Economy

by: Edu- Afful F., Osei- Tutu J. A.

Topic(s): Gender, Maritime Security, Transnational Organized Crime, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Peace and Security, Women, Leadership

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Thinking Beyond Borders: Understanding the Domestic and External Sources of Maritime Insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea

by: Danso K. Okyere F.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Peace and Security

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The Impact of Maritime Crimes on Women’s Livelihoods in West Africa

by: Allotey-Pappoe, Salihu N.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Peace and Security

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Securing the Gulf of Guinea: Evaluating Nigeria’s Anti-Piracy Initiatives for Enhanced Maritime Governance

by: Lamptey A.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Peace and Security

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Climate Change and Pastoralist-Farmer Conflicts in Nigeria

by: Salihu N., Tachie-Menson E. A.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Peace and Security

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Climate Change, Migration, andInsecurity in West Africa: The Case of Senegal

by: Birikorang E., Susan Nelson

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Peace and Security

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The Accra Initiative: An Old Wine in a New Bottle?

by: Birikorang E. Abdallah M.

Topic(s): Peace and Security, Peacebuilding

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Cracks in the Smiling Coast of West Africa: Violence, Torture and Death in the Gambia

by: Aning E. K.

Topic(s): Responsibility to Protect

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Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Localised Conflicts in Niger

by: Salihu N.

Topic(s): Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

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2022

Fighting The Enemy Without The Community: Interrogating the Strategy of Countering Violent Extremism in Burkina Faso

by: Abdallah M., Ansah Lartey E.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Politics In a Period of Uncertainty: Gambia’s December 2021 Elections

by: Aning K., Ankah Philip M.

Topic(s): Elections

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Security In Cote D’ivoire –Transhumance, Maritime Domain And Elections

by: John Pokoo, Susan Nelson

Topic(s): Maritime Security, Transnational Organized Crime

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Potential Drivers of Jihadism and Radicalisation in Senegal

by: Devante Duncan, Naila Salihu

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Scoping Infrastructure for Peace in West Africa: Lessons from Political Peace Processes and Religious Deradicalisation in Sierra Leone

by: Ansah Lartey E.

Topic(s): Responsibility to Protect

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In the Shadows of Repressive Rule: Building Infrastructures for Peace Consolidation in The Gambia

by: Danso K.

Topic(s): Responsibility to Protect

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Infrastructures for Peace in Cote d’Ivoire

by: Naila Salihu

Topic(s): Responsibility to Protect

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Implementation of R2P in Côte d’Ivoire: Progress, Challenges, and the Way Forward

by: Anna Naa Adochoo Mensah

Topic(s): Responsibility to Protect

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Implementing R2P in Liberia: Is there a Political-will?

by: Abdallah M.

Topic(s): Responsibility to Protect

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Systemic Violence and Impunity: Between the Rhetoric and Reality of Atrocity Prevention in Nigeria

by: Okyere F.

Topic(s): Responsibility to Protect

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Youths in Peacebuilding: Paths towards Reintegration for Repentant Extremists

by: Aning K., Birikorang E.

Topic(s): Peacebuilding

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Engagement of Youth Formerly Associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups as Children in Peacebuilding: A Case Study of Democratic Republic of Congo

by: Edu- Afful F., Osei- Tutu J.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding

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ENGAGEMENT OF YOUTH FORMERLY ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED GROUPS AND ARMED GROUPS AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN PEACEBUILDING PROCESSES: A CALL TO ACTION BURKINA FASO

by: Agnes Afi Agbevadi, Naila Salihu

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Peacekeeping, Small Arms and Light Weapons

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2021

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2020

Same Story, Different Constructions: Exploring the (Re)Telling of Yaa Asantewaa’s Story as a Female Military Leader

by: Nti N. B.

Topic(s): Gender, Women, Leadership

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2019

Breaking the Silence of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence against Men and Boys: The Case of the Democratic Republic of Congo

by: Birikorang E., Edu- Afful F.

Topic(s): Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, Protection of Civilians

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Pawns, Puppets or Weapons of Choice: Examining Boko Haram’s Use of Female Suicide Bombers in Nigeria

by: Allotey-Pappoe S. & Lamptey A.

Topic(s): Gender, Terrorism, Violent Extremism

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2018

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2017

Local Rules?! The Practices of Conflict Resolution by the United Nations in Liberia.

by: Neef M.

Topic(s): Conflict Analysis and Mediation

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2016

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2015

Policing and Peace Operations in Africa: Reflections on MINUSMA.

by: Aubyn F.

Topic(s): Policing

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An Assessment of Police Pre- Deployment Training: Ghana Study

by: Aubyn F. Edu-Afful F. Allotey-Pappoe S. & Nelson. S.

Topic(s): Policing

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2014

Private Military and Security Companies: Security Actors without Accountability.

by: Stenner L.

Topic(s): Peacebuilding

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Piracy in Africa: The Case of the Gulf of Guinea.

by: Fiorelli M.

Topic(s): Maritime Security, Transnational Organized Crime

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Breaking the Inertia: Women’s role in Mediation and Peace Process in West Africa.

by: Amedzrator L.M.

Topic(s): Conflict Analysis and Mediation

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2013

Climate Change, Migration, andInsecurity in West Africa: The Case of Senegal

by: Birikorang E., Susan Nelson

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Peace and Security

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Musings on Niger’s 2023 Coup d’état: Exploring Options for Engagement

Musings on Niger’s 2023 Coup d’état: Exploring Options for Engagement

by: Salihu N. Doke V. Aning E.K

Topic(s): Peace and Security, Peacekeeping, Security Sector Reform

Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Localized Conflicts in Burkina Faso

Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Localized Conflicts in Burkina Faso

by: Akakpo M. & Nelson S.

Topic(s): Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, Peace and Security

Understanding the Geo- Politics of the War in Southern Lebanon.

by: Kotia E.W.

Topic(s): Conflict Analysis and Mediation

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2012

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2011

The Root Causes of Somali Piracy. Accra: KAIPTC Occasional Paper, Issue 31.

by: Osei - Tutu J.A.

Topic(s): Maritime Security, Transnational Organized Crime

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Border Security in Ghana: Challenges and Prospects. Accra: KAIPTC Occasional Paper, Issue 32.

by: Sosuh, M.M.

Topic(s): Border Security Management

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Liberia: A Briefing Paper on the TRC Report.Accra: KAIPTC Occasional Paper, Issue 33.

by: Aning K. & Jaye T.

Topic(s): Peacebuilding

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Demography, Environment and Conflict in West Africa. KAIPTC Occasional Paper, Issue 34.

by: Aning K. & Atta- Asamoah A.

Topic(s): Conflict Analysis and Mediation

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2010

State-Civil Society Interface in Liberia’s Post-Conflict Peacebuilding.

by: Atuobi S.

Topic(s): Peacebuilding

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Power Sharing as Post-Elections Conflict Management Mechanism in Sub- Saharan Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Kenya and Zimbabwe.

by: Salihu N.

Topic(s): Elections

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Establishing an Early Warning System in the African Peace and Security Architecture: Challenges and Prospects.

by: Tiruneh B.T.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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2009

The ECOWAS SSR Agenda in West Africa: Looking Beyond Normative Frameworks.

by: Lar J. T.

Topic(s): Security Sector Reform

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Towards Attaining Peace in Darfur: Challenges to a Successful AU/UN Hybrid Mission in Darfur.

by: Birikorang E.

Topic(s): Peacekeeping

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An Examination of the Rule of Law Provisions within the African Standby Force.

by: Canter A. S.

Topic(s): Rule of Law

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2008

Natural Resource Management and its implication on Natural and Sub-Regional Security: The case of the Niger Delta.

by: Onigbinde D.

Topic(s): Natural Resources

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Evaluating the Operational Effectiveness of West African Female Police Officers.

by: Ford H.

Topic(s): Security Sector Reform

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Examining the Role of Third- Party Mediation in Cote d’Ivoire’s Conflict Peacemakers or Spoilers?

by: Dadson E.

Topic(s): Conflict Analysis and Mediation

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2007

Building African Peacekeeping Capacity: Donors and African Union’s Emerging Peace and Security Architecture.

by: Scorgie L.

Topic(s): Peacekeeping

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Transversal Communities in West Africa’s Conflict Networks.

by: Collett M.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Displaced in Darfur: An Analysis of Humanitarian and Protection Operation for the Internally Displaced in Darfur.

by: Trish, C.

Topic(s): Humanitarian Assistance

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West African Conflict Early Warning and Early Response System: The Role of Civil Society Organization.

by: Opoku J. M.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Ghana’s Regional Security Policy: Cost, Benefits and Consistency.

by: Birikorang E.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Corruption and State Instability in West Africa: An Examination of Policy Options.

by: Atuobi S.M.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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2006

Cross-Border Criminal Activities in West Africa: Options for Effective Responses.

by: Addo P.

Topic(s): Transnational Organized Crime

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2005

Building Peace on Fragile Foundations: The Liberian Challenge.

by: O'Neil A. & Ward L.

Topic(s): Peacebuilding

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Conflict Prevention in Africa: Theoretical Construct or Plan of Action?

by: Malan M.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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Cultural Diversity in Peace Operations: Training Challenges.

by: Odoi N.

Topic(s): Peacekeeping

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Transition with Minimal Assistance: Lessons from Guinea-Bissau?

by: Malan M.

Topic(s): Peacebuilding

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Intelligence in African Peace Operations: Addressing the Deficit.

by: Malan M.

Topic(s): Peacekeeping

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Democracy for Guinea-Bissau? An Analysis of the 2005 Presidential Elections.

by: Birikorang E.

Topic(s): Elections

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The Sierra Leonean State in 2005: Revising the Root Causes of the Conflict.

by: Albrecht P.

Topic(s): Conflict Analysis and Mediation

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Refugee Camp Security in West Africa: An ECOWAS Priority?

Refugee Camp Security in West Africa: An ECOWAS Priority?

by: Opaye C.

Topic(s): Humanitarian Assistance

2004

The Darfur Crisis: A Test Case for Humanitarian Intervention. Accra: KAIPTC Occasional Paper, Issue 1.

by: Gberie L.

Topic(s): Humanitarian Assistance

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Mercenarism in West Africa: A Threat to Ghana’s Democracy? Accra: KAIPTC Occasional Paper, Issue 2.

by: Addo P.

Topic(s): Conflict Prevention

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