Research pillarsOne interconnected world
Independent & evidence-basedInsight grounded in rigorous research
Pan-African perspectiveAfrican voices. Global conversations.
OUR PURPOSE
An African voice in
global strategic affairs.
The Center for Policy and Strategic Studies — Africa (CPSS Africa) is a foreign policy and strategic affairs think tank dedicated to understanding the forces shaping Africa's place in the world. We conduct independent research, generate policy ideas, convene strategic dialogue, and provide evidence-based analysis on the geopolitical, economic, security and diplomatic issues affecting Africa and the international system. Our work connects African perspectives with global policy debates, helping governments, institutions, businesses, researchers, civil society and citizens better understand a rapidly changing world.
Discover CPSS AfricaSEVEN PILLARS. ONE STRATEGIC VISION.
Understanding the forces shaping Africa’s global future.
Our research is organised around major questions rather than simply current events.
African Foreign Policy & Diplomacy
How are African states navigating an increasingly competitive international system?
Geopolitics & Global Power
The international system is undergoing profound transformation. What are the implications for Africa?
Peace, Security & Strategic Affairs
Africa’s security environment is increasingly interconnected with global geopolitical developments.
Africa & the Global Economy
Foreign policy increasingly depends on economic power.
Regional Powers & Regional Institutions
Africa’s regional institutions are central to the continent’s strategic future.
Emerging Technologies & Strategic Futures
Technological change is transforming diplomacy, security and economic competition.
Global South & International Order
What does the emergence of a more multipolar world mean for Africa?
Different perspectives.
Connected thinking.
Strategic reportAfrica and the
Emerging
Multipolar Order
Foreign Policy. Strategy. Africa’s Global Future.FEATURED REPORT
Africa and the Emerging Multipolar Order
How should African states navigate a world defined by strategic competition, competing partnerships and shifting global power?
Explore the report Full report and PDF forthcomingIDEAS & PERSPECTIVES
The latest analysis.
Geopolitics
Beyond great-power competition: Africa’s strategic agency
African states are not simply choosing sides. They are shaping the terms of engagement.
Global Economy
New trade routes, new possibilities for African economic diplomacy
How ports, corridors and regional integration are redrawing Africa’s economic map.
Strategic Futures
Digital sovereignty and the next frontier of African influence
The strategic choices that will define Africa’s place in a technology-driven world.
CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER
Dialogue. Insight. Impact.
Bringing policymakers, diplomats and thinkers together.
Africa in a multipolar world
Addis Ababa · Hybrid
Economic statecraft and Africa’s global partnerships
Nairobi · In person
Rethinking Africa’s security futures
Online
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PERSPECTIVE
Experts & fellows.
Karim El-Masry
Senior Fellow, Regional Diplomacy
EgyptNile Basin cooperation & Middle East–Africa relations
Ahmed Hadji
President & Senior Fellow · Adj. Prof
UgandaGeopolitics & Foreign Policy
Dr. Kwame Mensah
Senior Fellow, Global Economy
Trade & economic diplomacy
Samrah Kasozi
Junior Fellow
UgandaAI, Tech & Digital Sovereignty
Selamawit Tesfaye
Senior Fellow, Global Health
EthiopiaHealth diplomacy, public health systems & health security
Umar Weswala
Junior Fellow
Media, Strategic Communications & Foreign Policy
Thabo Mokoena
Senior Fellow, Global Governance
South AfricaMultilateral reform & Global South cooperation
Carol M. Mbura
Junior Fellow
UgandaInternational Relations Analyst
Dr. Aisha Abdi
Research Fellow, Peace & Security
Regional security & peacebuilding
Mamadou Sarr
Junior Fellow, Peace & Security
SenegalWest African diplomacy & regional peacebuilding
Salma Bennani
Junior Fellow, Economic Diplomacy
MoroccoRegional trade & Africa–Europe partnershipsFROM KNOWLEDGE TO INFLUENCE
Research with purpose.
Ideas with impact.
Connecting African perspectives with global policy debates.
Our approachINSTITUTIONAL CONNECTIONS
Partnerships & affiliations.
LIDIR 
Congressional Study Group 
University of Delaware 
African Union 
American Center Kampala
SHAPING THE FUTURE, TOGETHER
Work with CPSS Africa.
Shared questions. Independent thinking. Meaningful partnerships.