Reflecting on the crisis in Zimbabwe, one is immediately struck by the preoccupation of most commentators with President Robert Mugabe and the land reform programme. Many have touted the confluence of these two issues as the main drivers of that country’s political, economic and humanitarian woes. This particular perspective, which is most dominant in the […]
Chris Maroleng
Chris Maroleng is a Senior Researcher in the African Security Analysis Programme (ASAP) at the Pretoria office of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). He joined the ISS in January 2002.
He is responsible for conflict analysis and early warning on Southern Africa, and is considered to be a leading expert on Zimbabwe. He has also been engaged in research on peace and security issues in Africa, and has produced various publications in this regard.
One of his other interests has been the development of flexible, quantitative methodologies for political risk assessment, using models based on approaches found in political economy and strategic studies.
Chris is widely consulted by the media, government departments and the private sector on issues relating to peace and security in Africa.
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Zimbabwe: Looking beyond the horizon
Zimbabwe’s harmonised election, which saw presidential, senatorial, parliamentary and local government elections being held simultaneously, took place peacefully on March 29 2008. This watershed plebiscite was anticipated to be a poll that would radically change the political landscape of this troubled country. More than two weeks have passed since the initial votes were cast with […]