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Two Railroads, One Vision

The United States and China are seemingly backing rival railroads in the quest for critical minerals in southern Africa. CSIS senior adviser Judd Devermont, however, argues the future of these rails is connection, not competition.

Commentary by Judd Devermont — October 10, 2024

Africa Needs More American Involvement—Not Less

Global disorder is tipping parts of sub-Saharan Africa into crisis and conflict. Judd Devermont explains how Washington has helped in past periods of turmoil—and what it can do now.

Commentary by Judd Devermont — July 3, 2024

Philanthropy & the Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Nigeria

Nigeria’s philanthropists respond inconsistently to national crises. By examining the private sector’s robust Covid-19 pandemic intervention, this piece provides recommendations for a stronger multisectoral response to the humanitarian disaster in northeast Nigeria.

Report by Judd Devermont — November 18, 2022

Spotlighting Sustainability: Urban Tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa

What is urban tourism? Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris sit down with Regis Musavengane, Pius Siakwah, and Llewellyn Leonard to discuss why African governments should develop policies that reflect this distinct subset of tourism.

Commentary by Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris — November 17, 2021

An Urban Test Case: Learning from Cabo Verde

The West African archipelago of Cabo Verde provides a glimpse into Africa’s urban future. Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris outline challenges around coordination, planning, and a weak urban economy, with potential implications for cities across the region.

Commentary by Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris — October 12, 2021

Why African Governments Are Accepting Afghan Refugees

Why are African states accepting Afghan refugees? Judd Devermont and Erol Yayboke share implications behind governments' moral and geopolitical considerations and provide recommendations for U.S. government response.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke and Judd Devermont — September 23, 2021

All Quiet along the GERD: Will This Year’s Rains Avert a Worst-Case Scenario?

Just one year into filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia has managed to avoid direct confrontation with Sudan and Egypt due to near-record rainfall. What does this mean for regional tension in the future, particularly when drought poses an increased risk?

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Matthew P. Funaiole, Jennifer Jun, Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, Tom Parris, and Dan Baston — September 3, 2021

Dotting the Landscape: Unfinished Buildings in Sub-Saharan Africa

Why are unfinished buildings still standing in sub-Saharan Africa? In the ninth edition of Talking Urban Futures, Judd Devermont speaks with Kinley Salmon about the causes of—and potential solutions to—the phenomenon of stalled infrastructure projects in the region.

Commentary by Judd Devermont — August 27, 2021