Joseph Hammond

Joseph Hammond has worked four continents as a journalist on issues ranging from the energy issues in Somalia to the M23 rebellion in the Eastern Congo. A former Cairo correspondent for Radio Free Europe during the 2011 Arab uprisings, he has also worked as a consultant on development issues and was a Fulbright fellow with the government of Malawi.

Africa

Joseph HammondMay 29, 2019

Japan expands military presence in Africa despite drop in Somalia piracy

Japan is increasing its military footprint in the Horn of Africa even as it draws down its anti-piracy force off the Somali coast
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Africa

Joseph HammondJanuary 18, 2019

New Ethiopian offensive suggests difficulty in managing peace process

The Ethiopian government announced a new offensive against the Oromo Liberation Front, which suggests the challenges the government faces in implementing the peace process
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Middle East

Joseph HammondNovember 15, 2018
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Iraq will pay Popular Mobilization militias the same as their army counterparts

Iraq announced that the Hashd al-Shaabi militias, also called the Popular Mobilization Units, will receive a salary equal to their equivalents in the Iraqi military
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Asia Pacific

Joseph HammondSeptember 8, 2018

2+2 = Closer ties between US and India but Iranian oil looms

India and the US committed to strengthen defense ties during a historic “2+2” dialogue despite outstanding issues such as Iran
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Asia Pacific

Joseph HammondJuly 30, 2018
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Uzbekistan and Tajikistan: No more dam problems?

A cold war between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan over water access has ended, possibly opening the region to investment and integration
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Africa

Joseph HammondJuly 20, 2018

Declassified document shows Iran, Iraq and Libya could have South African chemical weapons

Declassified US documents released this week to mark Nelson Mandela's death suggest South Africa sold chemical weapons to Iran
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Europe

Joseph HammondJuly 13, 2018
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NATO summit fails to bring to clarity on defense spending or future membership

The NATO summit ended with a strong joint communique on Russia but no clear vision for the future of defense spending or expanding membership
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Europe

Joseph HammondJuly 10, 2018
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Debating direction: Summit split over NATO’s future focus?

Beyond defense spending, this year’s NATO Summit in Brussels will see debate over whether to look east to Russia or south to Africa
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Africa

Joseph HammondJuly 9, 2018
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A new African giant: detente with Eritrea boosts Ethiopia’s grand plan for strategic realignment

The peace deal with Eritrea is part of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s plan to change the country’s strategic posture
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Africa

Joseph HammondJune 14, 2018
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Could mining offer a ‘third way’ for Nigeria to cool a simmering conflict?

The development of mining in Nigeria’s Benue state could give herders and farmers a ‘third way’ to make a livelihood and reduce conflict
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