Security Dilemmas in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Community-Based Armed Groups

Since 2018, the RESOLVE Network has been researching the complex interactions between armed groups, civilians, state actors and international security — with particular attention to discerning women’s roles, agency and choices in conflict. On December 1, USIP and the RESOLVE Network held a virtual conversation that examined how community-based armed groups impact the wider conflict ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Dr. Alastair Reed, welcoming remarks Senior Expert and Executive Director, RESOLVE Network

Nicoletta Barbera, introductory remarks Senior Program Officer, Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace

Dr. Lauren Van Metre, moderator  Senior Advisor, Peace and Security, National Democratic Institute

Dr. Jakana Thomas Associate Professor, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California San Diego

Rida Lyammouri Associate Fellow, Clingendael Institute; Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South 

Bogi Bozsogi, concluding remarks Executive Coordination and Network Manager, RESOLVE Network

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/security-dilemmas-sub-saharan-africa-role-community-based-armed-groups