Paul D. Williams | Authors | IPI Global Observatory

Disagreements Over Mali Could Sour More Than the Upcoming African Union Celebration

May 15, 2013by Arthur Boutellis and Paul D. Williams

The crisis in Mali has exposed tensions between the AU and the UN.

Analysisafrica, mali, united nations
Dealing With Disengaged Fighters: The Case of al-Shabaab

January 29, 2013by Paul D. Williams

There is an opportunity to deal al-Shabaab a fundamental blow; it would be shortsighted not to make the most of it.

Analysisafrica, rebel groups, somalia