Publications

Recent Publications

Explore our latest publications that highlight groundbreaking research and emerging trends, keeping you informed and engaged with the current developments.

Briefing Notes
Africa Seeks Greater Authority in Climate Finance
Executive Summary The Africa Climate Summit in September 2025 marked an important political moment as leaders launched the Africa Climate Innovation Compact and the African ...
Briefing Notes
Israel’s strikes on Qatar challenge Rules-Based Order and International Mediation
Executive Summary The September 2025 Israeli airstrike on Hamas political leaders in Doha represents a direct violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a significant breach of ...
Policy Insight
Scam Compounds: Human Trafficking and Copycat Risks
Executive Summary Primarily concentrated in Southeast Asia, industrial-scale scam compounds generate billions of United States dollars in revenue by exploiting social media, cryptocurrency platforms, and ...
Briefing Notes
The Normalisation of Drone Warfare Across Africa
Executive Summary Armed drone proliferation has transformed from a marginal phenomenon into a defining feature of Africa’s contemporary armed conflicts. From the long-range strikes on ...

Areas of Research CANES's research agenda is designed to provide policy-driven insights into the most pressing challenges facing Africa and the Near East. Our focus is on practical solutions that directly inform policy and decision-making at the regional and international levels. Our thematic areas of research are:

Governance
Governance and Public Policy
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Political-Stability
Conflict and Security
Economic-Factors
Economic Factors
Humanitarian-Issues
Humanitarian Issues
Business-and-Technology
Business and Technology
Environmental-Security
Environmental Issues
Programmes

Programmes

CANES implements targeted programmes that translate research into impactful interventions across Africa and the Near East, enhancing policy effectiveness and promoting regional stability.

Our Strategic Policy Advocacy programme engages with policymakers and international bodies to promote critical policy changes. Through persuasive advocacy, we influence public debate and decision-making, ensuring that our research drives real-world policy actions.

This programme facilitates dialogue among conflicting parties, aiming to forge sustainable peace agreements and strengthen diplomatic ties. Our expert mediators leverage deep regional insights to resolve conflicts and establish lasting frameworks for reconciliation.

We empower local leaders and policymakers through training and capacity-building workshops, enhancing their skills in governance and conflict management. This initiative strengthens local capacities to lead and implement effective policies, fostering stability and development.

Partners

CANES Partners

Partnerships are fundamental to our strategy, enhancing our capacity to conduct thorough research and deliver impactful programmes. We work closely with various international bodies, local governments, NGOs, and academic institutions, fostering a collaborative approach to challenges affecting these regions.

CANES develops and implements programmes that directly translate our research findings into practical interventions.

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