In a continent where the ability to harness knowledge, resources, and strategic foresight determines national influence, Power 237, authored by Dr. Guy Gweth, emerges as a landmark work in African strategic thought. Published in January 2025 by the African Centre for Competitive Intelligence (ACCI), the book provides a practical roadmap for Cameroon to assert its power through a homegrown, forward-looking intelligence framework.
At its core, Power 237 articulates a vision of strategic sovereignty built around three pillars: defense, attack, and influence. Dr. Gweth draws on decades of experience in competitive intelligence, geopolitical analysis, and economic strategy to illustrate how Cameroon can convert knowledge into tangible power, ensuring the country does not merely react to global trends but actively shapes its own destiny.
The book is more than a theoretical treatise; it is a blueprint for action. Through case studies, operational guidelines, and analytical frameworks, Power 237 equips leaders, policymakers, and public and private institutions with the tools to analyze threats, identify opportunities, and design interventions that enhance national resilience. From economic competitiveness to diplomatic engagement, the work underscores the importance of a proactive, intelligence-driven approach to national development.
By focusing on the development of local expertise and the empowerment of human capital, Power 237 highlights a critical dimension of Cameroon’s long-term strategy: the cultivation of homegrown leaders who can navigate the complex dynamics of global geopolitics, economic competition, and technological change. The book positions strategic intelligence as a central lever for national power, demonstrating that the ability to anticipate, influence, and act decisively is key to regional leadership.
Power 237 has already influenced national institutions, with training sessions for senior officials of the Directorate General of External Research (DGRE) reflecting its practical application. The book’s principles serve as a guiding compass, not only for Cameroon but also as a reference for other African nations seeking to build endogenous capacities that reinforce sovereignty and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving world.
Through its fusion of theory and practice, Power 237 establishes itself as both a manifesto and a toolkit: a resource for those who seek to transform knowledge into national strength and position Cameroon as a decisive actor on the African and global stage.
The Editorial Team, Power 237
