This paper examines the potential of Africa’s international boundaries as sources of conflict and future threats to peace and security on the continent. It argues that although border-related ...

Much of Africa's modern history has been defined by conflict. How much of this is because of the arbitrary borders left over by European colonialism? Why are these borders so bad to begin with?

I argue that unity can only be realized if African states first address critical domestic challenges. Many regional initiatives emphasize cross-border integration and development. The African ...