SECURITY AND STABILITY IN AFRICA: A DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

This paper seeks to overcome this lack of
understanding of the significance of African security
and stability by discussing the fundamental issues of
economic development and political governance through
which enduring stability and security might be obtained.
This primer is particularly relevant for government and
military officials tasked with African responsibilities but
who may not possess much African experience.
This is not a typical Letort Paper advocating a position
or a policy. Although it does offer solutions in terms of
improving African stability and security, its main intent
is to offer a framework of several key issues which should
give policymakers the knowledge they need to work in a
constantly changing and very challenging environment.
The Strategic Studies Institute is pleased to publish
this paper as a contribution toward a more complete
understanding of Africa and its security and economic
environments in order to improve the conditions of its
people.