The Broker aims to identify, integrate and analyze the different perspectives to advance insights into the constantly changing dynamics. We do this by using updated information from experts and on the ground knowledge. We call our method a ‘living analysis’.
Beyond war and peace: migration management in Libya
Julien Brachet | 19 October 2024Increasing international management of migration has resulted in diluted state responsibility for policies that can have devastating effects on the ground.
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Addressing organized crime to ensure a peaceful transition in Mali
Chiara Galletti | 13 October 2024The delicate process of consolidating peace in Mali risks being derailed unless urgent action is taken by Malian actors and their international partners.
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Tackling radicalization from within
Anne Moltès | 07 September 2024The key to countering radicalization lies with the communities affected. Building on their abilities to bring about positive change is the basis of effective policy.
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Sahel: Remove barriers and create a common ground
Karlijn Muiderman | 25 August 2025Practical and concrete approaches to regional food trade could advance a common political agenda and, thereby, positively impact on the Sahelian security situation
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Northern Mali and the governance frontier
Nancy Benjamin | 23 June 2025Several years of research on the informal economy in West Africa give a perspective on the Sahel and Northern Mali and the following message for policymakers: invest in the informal sector.
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Can we make the UN mission in Mali more effective?
Rojan Bolling | 08 June 2025Four academics from different backgrounds presented solutions on the current issues experienced on the ground in Mali, debating them with a societal panel and the audience.
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Agricultural policy to stem migration: A look at Syria and the Sahel
Karlijn Muiderman , Annemarie van de Vijsel | 31 March 2025Can the EU stem migration flows to Europe by supporting agriculture in countries of origin? In some situations, it can. The impact could be particularly large if Europe worked to increase the resilience of the food system and the people in countri...
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Rapprocher l'ONU et les Maliens
Karlijn Muiderman | 02 March 2025Deux ans et demi après le début de la mission des Nations Unies (MINUSMA) pour le maintien de la paix, Mahamady Togola et Naffet Keita ont partagé certaines conclusions sur les perceptions de la MINUSMA par la population.
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The new African Union Chair has friends in high places
Simon Allison | 25 February 2025Unlike Mugabe, Déby is friendly, at least as far as Western powers are concerned – and, more importantly, he is needed.
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Resolving the puzzle of customary justice in fragile societies
Erwin van Veen | 11 February 2025The challenge is to look beyond obvious advantages and disadvantages and find practical ways to engage.
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