Urban growth and identity are intertwined with security in complex and conflicting ways. This episode explores the dual nature of urban security: a necessary public service that's often politicized and can exacerbate inequity. Security measures, while aiming to protect, sometimes marginalize vulnerable communities and widen social divides. In this episode ⁠Dr. Joseph Ochugwu⁠ ⁠(Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution)⁠ and ⁠Dr. Shyamika Jayasundara-Smits⁠ ⁠(International Institute of Social Studies Erasmus University of Rotterdam⁠) sit with moderator⁠ Mandipa Ndlovu⁠ (⁠Africa Studies Centre Leiden⁠) to unpack the challenges cities face in balancing safety with inclusivity. Together they examining how the politics of security shape urban landscapes and lived experiences.