Research and Commentary

Will a New Constitution Reverse Zimbabwe’s Political and Economic Degeneration?

March 20, 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi and John Omiti

President Obama and Africa’s Uncompleted Journey, Part I

February 19, 2013, Richard Joseph

Kenya at a Tipping Point: The 2013 Presidential Election

January 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

Mr. President, Let Enhanced U.S.-African Relations Be Part of Your Legacy

November 7, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

An Open Letter to Bob Schieffer, Moderator of the Presidential Debate on Foreign Policy

October 18, 2012, Witney Schneidman and Andrew Westbury

The Problem of Political Transitions in Africa: The Cameroon Question

October 9, 2012, Julius Agbor and John Mukum Mbaku

Around the Halls: Celebrating Nelson Mandela's 94th Birthday

July 17, 2012, Anne W. Kamau, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, John Mukum Mbaku, Witney Schneidman, Jessica Smith and Zenia Lewis

To Malawians, Joyce Banda’s Presidency Brings Relief, Hope

April 18, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

Peaceful Elections in Senegal: Solidifying the Democratic Process One Country at a Time

March 26, 2012, Vera Songwe

The Erosion of Democracy in Malawi: President Bingu wa Mutharika’s Unholy Conversion

March 9, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

Congressman Donald Payne: In Memoriam

March 6, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi and Witney Schneidman

Around the Halls: 2012 Senegal Presidential Election

February 10, 2012, Julius Agbor, Abdoulaye Diagne, Anne W. Kamau, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, Zenia Lewis, Witney Schneidman , Jessica Smith and Olumide Taiwo

The International Criminal Court’s Ruling and Kenya’s Politics and Prospects for Peace

January 20, 2012, Anne W. Kamau and Mwangi S. Kimenyi

#ForesightAfrica: Mwangi Kimenyi Responds to Twitter Questions

January 12, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

Barack Obama Still has the Chance to Leave a U.S. Legacy in Africa

January 5, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

Reversing the Terrorist Tide in Nigeria: The Need for Smart Power

January 3, 2012, Richard Joseph

Examining Mitt Romney's Approach to Preventing Jihadism in Africa

December 14, 2011, Richard Joseph

Will the Liberian Election Runoff Result in Fragmentation or Consolidation of Democracy?

October 20, 2011, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

The Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo

October 14, 2011, John Mukum Mbaku

Cameroon’s Presidential Election: Will the Votes Count?

October 6, 2011, Melvin Ayogu

Around the Halls: African Elections

September 21, 2011, Julius Agbor, Melvin Ayogu, Anne W. Kamau, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, Nelipher Moyo and Olumide Taiwo

Reforms to Improve Local Accountability in Nigeria

September 6, 2011, Nelipher Moyo and Olumide Taiwo

It’s Time for Long-Serving African Leaders to Consider Exit Strategies

September 1, 2011, Mwangi S. Kimenyi

The Late Zambian President Fredrick Chiluba: A Legacy of Failed Democratic Transition

June 24, 2011, Mwangi S. Kimenyi and Nelipher Moyo

@ Brookings Podcast: African Elections and Democracy

June 3, 2011, Melvin Ayogu

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