Editor's note

Abstract

We are pleased to present Volume 1, Issue 2 of The Eastern Africa Journal of Policy and Strategy. Building on our inaugural issue's foundation, this edition advances our mission to foster evidence-based policymaking and strategic discourse across Eastern Africa and beyond. Through rigorous inquiry and multidisciplinary collaboration, we bridge the gap between research, practice, and governance in the region's complex policy landscape. Eastern Africa's policy environment is shaped by interconnected financial, security, and governance dynamics that demand innovative and context-specific solutions. The contributions in this issue exemplify our core focus areas, examining the interplay between financial systems and national security, contemporary threats to peace, and governance mechanisms in an interconnected world. These studies not only diagnose pressing challenges but also propose evidence-based, actionable solutions.