Fuat Emir Şefkatli
Research Network (Affiliated) — last contribution 2023
ORSAM / CSIORS
Biography
Researcher specializing in non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in Libya and the Sahel region, as well as disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) processes. Author of CSIORS analyses on the Turkistan Islamic Party, ISIS in the Sahel, and Moscow's influence on African security. Holds a master's from Plymouth University (International Relations and Global Security) and is pursuing a PhD in Strategy and Security Studies at the National Defense University in Turkey. Serves as North African Studies Researcher at ORSAM (Center for Middle Eastern Studies). Featured in Al Jazeera English, Daily China, Russia Today, Middle East Monitor, and TRT World.
Publications 5
The Proliferation of ISIS-Affiliated Groups in Africa: Examining the Dynamics in Mozambique, Sahel, and Puntland
"ISIS expands further in the Sahel, Mozambique, and Puntland, leveraging propaganda and exploiting governance issues to strengthen control."
June 3, 2024Prospects and Challenges for Peacekeeping in Africa Amidst Rising Security Threats
"Peace operations in Africa face significant challenges from terrorist organizations and militias, risking increased instability in Sahel and Horn of Africa"
May 16, 2024The Role of Local Militias in Shaping Sudan’s Ongoing Civil War
"Sudan's civil war risks complicating peace with shifting power among militias and tribal politics, potentially leading to ethnic cleansing."
May 9, 2024From Moscow to the Sahel: Understanding the Ripple Effects of Terrorism on ISIS Activities and Regional Stability
"Global jihad intensifies in Africa post-2023, leveraging crises in Sahel. Fragile states inadvertently aid ISIS's expansion and activities."
March 26, 2024The Feasibility of Militia Integration in Libya: A Pivotal Step for Peace and State-Building
"Examines Libya's DDR process, highlighting the challenges and opportunities arising from militia proliferation and fragmented governance."
March 18, 2024