PUBLICATIONS
Research for Decision-Makers
AISSS publishes working papers, policy briefs, and books that translate rigorous research into accessible insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
Working Paper Series
The AISSS Working Paper Series is designed to publish and disseminate research regarding various issues in African security such as civil wars, insurgency, terrorism, peacekeeping, peacemaking, peacebuilding, kidnapping, piracy and maritime security.
Violent Extremism in the Sahel: Drivers, Dynamics, and Policy Responses
2024Declan Onwudiwe
This paper examines the structural drivers of violent extremism in the Sahel region and evaluates the effectiveness of current counter-terrorism strategies.
Governance Deficits and Security Outcomes in West Africa
2024Robert Mupier
An analysis of the relationship between governance quality, institutional capacity, and security sector performance in West African states.
U.S.–Africa Security Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities
2023George Klay Kieh Jr.
A comprehensive review of the architecture of U.S.–Africa security partnerships and recommendations for strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Submission Guidelines
Structure of the Paper
- 1Abstract: No more than 250 words.
- 2Key Words: Five keywords.
- 3Introduction
- 4Literature Review
- 5Rest of the Paper: Headings and sub-headings.
- 6Policy Recommendations
- 7Conclusion
Requirements
- Length: The Paper should be a maximum of 50 double-spaced pages in Times New Roman 12 font.
- Citation and Referencing Style: The APA Style Guide, 7th ed.
- Submissions: Papers should be submitted to the AISSS Publications Office.
Submit to the AISSS Publications Office:
George.kieh@tsu.eduPolicy Brief Series
The Policy Brief Series is intended to disseminate knowledge about various frontier issues related to African security in a rapid fashion. AISSS fellows and others are welcome to submit policy briefs on any aspect of African security.
Countering Maritime Insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea
2024AISSS Research Team
Recommendations for strengthening regional maritime security cooperation and addressing the root causes of piracy and armed robbery at sea.
Climate Change and Conflict in the Lake Chad Basin
2024AISSS Research Team
An assessment of the security implications of climate-driven resource competition in the Lake Chad Basin and policy options for conflict prevention.
Cybersecurity Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa
2023AISSS Research Team
A review of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and capacity gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recommendations for U.S. technical assistance.
Submission Guidelines
Structure of the Brief
- 1Abstract: No more than 250 words.
- 2Key Words: Five keywords.
- 3Introduction: Provide an overview of the topic and state the research problem or question(s) the Brief seeks to address.
- 4Policy Issue: Discuss the nature of the policy issue around which the brief revolves.
- 5State Research on the Issue: Discuss the state of the extant literature on the issue.
- 6Findings and Discussion: Provide the key results of the study and discuss them.
- 7Policy Recommendations: Provide suggestions that will help the formulation, or refinement of security policies related to Africa.
- 8Conclusion
- 9References
Requirements
- Length: The Policy Brief should be a maximum of 15 double-spaced pages in Times New Roman 12 font.
- Citation and Referencing Style: The APA Style Guide, 7th ed.
- Submissions: Papers should be submitted to the AISSS Publications Office.
Papers should be submitted to the AISSS Publications Office.
George.kieh@tsu.eduBooks
The AISSS publishes books on various aspects of African security. Books are either single-authored by a fellow of AISSS or authored, edited, or co-edited by fellows of the AISSS.
African Security in the 21st Century
Declan Onwudiwe (ed.)
Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2022
A comprehensive edited volume examining the major security challenges facing African states and the international community's response.
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in Africa
Declan Onwudiwe
Palgrave Macmillan, 2020
An authoritative analysis of the evolution of terrorism in Africa and the effectiveness of counter-terrorism strategies.
The Political Economy of African Security
Robert Mupier & George Klay Kieh Jr. (eds.)
Routledge, 2021
An interdisciplinary examination of the economic and political drivers of insecurity in Africa.