Christine Mungai

Why Terrorists Fail: It's in the Thin Line between Them and Guerrillas - Shabaab, Boko, ISIS Listen Up
Friday, November 6, 2015 - 06:26
According to studies, the success rate of terror groups in achieving their political objectives is 4-7%. So why do terrorists bother?
The 'Hippo Trench' Across Africa: U.S. Military Quietly Builds Giant Security Belt in Middle of Continent
Monday, October 19, 2015 - 06:14
The U.S. is rolling out logistical infrastructure from West to East Africa, tracing the zone of volatility on the southern fringes of the Sahara.
The Making of an African Narco-State: Drugs, Crime and Dirty Money are New Big Threats
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 07:20
Kenya is emerging as a money laundering hub; incredibly, trying to stop the illicit flow of money could hurt the economy more than letting it continue.
Poor Nigeria, Trumped by 'Small' Countries: Ranking Africa's Most Powerful Militaries
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 06:31
A new ranking of Africa’s military capabilities puts Egypt’s forces as the most formidable in among 30 African countries ranked. The Global Fire Power Index makes use of over 50 factors to determine each nation’s Power Index score; it allows small, technologically advanced countries to compete with larger, less-developed ones.