instability in North and West Africa, Foreign Affairs Committee
Academics questioned on political instability in North and West Africa
17 May 2013
This is the first evidence session for the Committee’s inquiry into extremism and political instability in North and West Africa.
- Parliament TV: Extremism and political instability in North West Africa
- Inquiry: Extremism and political instability in North and West Africa
- Foreign Affairs Committee
Among issues the Committee is likely to discuss with witnesses are the military intervention in Mali, the Algerian hostage crisis in January, and extremism across the region.
Witnesses
At 2.30pm (approximately)
- Professor Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, and
- Imad Mesdoua, Political Analyst, Pasco Risk Management
At 3.30pm (approximately)
- Jon Marks, Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House