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About Richard Downie

Richard Downie is deputy director and fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, based in Washington, DC. In this role, he analyzes emerging political, economic, social, and security trends in sub-Saharan Africa with the aim of informing U.S. policymakers, the U.S. military, and members of Congress. Downie recently codirected a major project commissioned by the U.S. Africa Command that “stress-tested” African states, identifying possible sources of instability in 10 countries during the next decade. He authored the Sudan country report in this series. He also completed a project looking at the challenge of police reform in sub-Saharan Africa.