Rwanda

Seventeen years after the 1994 civil war and genocide, Rwanda is apparently stable, posting consistently strong economic growth rates and managing the country's considerable development assistance revenues effectively and transparently. But the country's apparent stability masks deep-rooted tensions, unresolved resentments, and an authoritarian government that is unwilling to countenance criticism or open political debate. There is a real risk that, if left unaddressed, those shortcomings could exacerbate tensions and ultimately drive broader instability.