History Repeats Itself with Somalia Invasion
October 31, 2011 | Kenya's invasion of Somalia, with U.S. support, is as ill-advised as the last time a U.S. ally tried to remake the fractured country by force.
Articles by Francis Njubi Nesbitt
A Middle Eastern Dream Deferred?
February 24, 2011 | Are we seeing a revolution in the Middle East or just a rebranding of military dictatorships?
Homegrown Fear Mongering
December 2, 2010 | Targeting Somali youth as terrorists won't make the United States safer.
Al-Shabaab’s Wakeup Call
July 26, 2010 | After the World Cup bombing by the militant group al-Shabaab, it's time for a strong regional response to the crisis in Somalia.
U.S. Hijacks ICC conference
June 29, 2010 | A renewed engagement with the ICC suggests that the Obama administration is interested in shaping international law while remaining immune to prosecution under the very laws it helps develop.
Sudan’s Divorce Proceedings
March 10, 2010 | The United States is scrambling to make sure that the looming break-up of south and north Sudan in 2011 is as peaceful as possible.
Piracy Redux
February 18, 2010 | The military response to the Somali pirates has only increased their asking price.
Clinton Tone-Deaf During Africa Trip
August 21, 2009 | Hillary Clinton tried to emphasize the importance of Africa during her recent trip, but only managed to emphasize how marginal the continent remains to U.S. foreign policy.
Hearts and Minds and Empire
March 20, 2009 | The Obama administration is going 3D: defense, diplomacy, and development. Is this a major shift from Bush-era doctrine or simply an updated version of the old counterinsurgency approach?
Strategic Dialogue: Somalia
January 28, 2009 | Two different takes on the Somali pirates and next steps to bring peace and stability to the Horn of Africa.