Ms Janet Kiguru is a Research Fellow for Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Pillar at the Global Centre for Policy and Strategy. She has previous experience in research and teaching at the University level. Her particular areas of expertise include international development, regional integration, bilateral relations, multilateral relations, and diplomatic strategy. Janet is currently a PhD candidate at the United States International University Africa. She holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Nairobi. Supervisors: Dr. K O Asembo Phone: +254 799417755
Preoccupation with internal politics, divided loyalties, Al-Shabaab infiltrations and institution... more Preoccupation with internal politics, divided loyalties, Al-Shabaab infiltrations and institutional inefficiencies have undermined Kenya’s approach to its maritime dispute with Somalia. These domestic and regional variables have profound effect on Kenya’s diplomatic leverage on the issue. The key findings and recommendations are informed by expert opinions and secondary data on Kenya’s foreign policy and diplomacy. The discussion concludes that with two months to the determination of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, Kenya has the opportunity to craft a strategic diplomatic recourse. Nevertheless, she should prioritize getting her house in order. Thereafter recommendations are offered on reconstitution of the negotiation task force; reorganization of institutions managing the dispute; winning the support of the people of northern Kenya and the coastal regions and; managing violent extremism.
The China-Russia Memorandum of Understanding to build a joint International Lunar Scientific Rese... more The China-Russia Memorandum of Understanding to build a joint International Lunar Scientific Research Station (ILRS) is bound to revive space rivalry between the United States (US), on one hand, and China and Russia, on the other. The growing hostility between US and the two countries appears to have lifted the conflict into space. The predominantly communist powers have combined Russia’s technology and space prowess with China’s economic power with the aim of conquering cosmos. Russia’s space technology support has enabled China to successfully launch the first ever soft landing on the far side of the moon. This prepares China to take lead in space control as she finalizes her national space station program that will rule the heavens after the soon-to-be decommissioned International Space Station (ISS). Consequently, other countries are likely to look up to China in the new era of space colonization, regardless of the advances the US and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are making in Mars. Within this context, Kenya’s space ambition is likely to be trapped in the quagmire. This paper argues that China-Russia space agenda is likely to affect America’s international standing as the hub of cutting edge technology and civilization in space science thereby igniting ‘Star Wars’, which could benefit or jeopardize Kenya’s space prospects. The prospects indicate that US Congress may reconsider its decision to reduce the budget of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in a bid to protect US lead in space exploration. The brief recommends that states with extraterrestrial ambitions should take advantage of the rivalry to advance their space agenda.
Preoccupation with internal politics, divided loyalties, Al-Shabaab infiltrations and institution... more Preoccupation with internal politics, divided loyalties, Al-Shabaab infiltrations and institutional inefficiencies have undermined Kenya’s approach to its maritime dispute with Somalia. These domestic and regional variables have profound effect on Kenya’s diplomatic leverage on the issue. The key findings and recommendations are informed by expert opinions and secondary data on Kenya’s foreign policy and diplomacy. The discussion concludes that with two months to the determination of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, Kenya has the opportunity to craft a strategic diplomatic recourse. Nevertheless, she should prioritize getting her house in order. Thereafter recommendations are offered on reconstitution of the negotiation task force; reorganization of institutions managing the dispute; winning the support of the people of northern Kenya and the coastal regions and; managing violent extremism.
The China-Russia Memorandum of Understanding to build a joint International Lunar Scientific Rese... more The China-Russia Memorandum of Understanding to build a joint International Lunar Scientific Research Station (ILRS) is bound to revive space rivalry between the United States (US), on one hand, and China and Russia, on the other. The growing hostility between US and the two countries appears to have lifted the conflict into space. The predominantly communist powers have combined Russia’s technology and space prowess with China’s economic power with the aim of conquering cosmos. Russia’s space technology support has enabled China to successfully launch the first ever soft landing on the far side of the moon. This prepares China to take lead in space control as she finalizes her national space station program that will rule the heavens after the soon-to-be decommissioned International Space Station (ISS). Consequently, other countries are likely to look up to China in the new era of space colonization, regardless of the advances the US and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are making in Mars. Within this context, Kenya’s space ambition is likely to be trapped in the quagmire. This paper argues that China-Russia space agenda is likely to affect America’s international standing as the hub of cutting edge technology and civilization in space science thereby igniting ‘Star Wars’, which could benefit or jeopardize Kenya’s space prospects. The prospects indicate that US Congress may reconsider its decision to reduce the budget of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in a bid to protect US lead in space exploration. The brief recommends that states with extraterrestrial ambitions should take advantage of the rivalry to advance their space agenda.
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