Articles
June 2013
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18 Jun 2013
Morsi's Un-Revolutionary Foreign Policy
Publisher:
Middle East Institute (MEI)
The international community braced itself for major changes in Egypt's foreign policy after the Muslim Brotherhood assumed power. The reality, writes Ahmed Morsy, is that the new government has made only minor adjustments to the policy and generally maintained Egypt's existing bilateral relationships. More on «Morsi's Un-Revolutionary Foreign Policy»
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17 Jun 2013
Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field
Publisher:
Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
Belarus has relied upon Russia for economic assistance and security guarantees since the breakup of the Soviet Union. The trade-off, argues Anaïs Marin, is that close but fractious ties with Moscow brings the country's sovereignty into question. More on «Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field»
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14 Jun 2013
Going Dark: Guatemala's Quiet Attack on Human Rights
Publisher:
World Policy Institute
The decision to annul former President Efrain Rios Montt’s conviction for genocide angered many Guatemalans. Jordan Katz believes that to ensure justice the international community must pressure Guatemala’s courts to uphold the original conviction. More on «Going Dark: Guatemala's Quiet Attack on Human Rights»
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13 Jun 2013
Colombia-Farc Peace Talks: A Status Update
Publisher:
International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
A recent agreement on rural land reform might suggest that talks between Bogota and the FARC are making progress, but Antonio Sampaio isn’t so sure. He argues that conflict over land ownership is a real possibility and that some local FARC leaders remain as committed as ever to their decades-old struggle. More on «Colombia-Farc Peace Talks: A Status Update»
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13 Jun 2013
Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues
Publisher:
International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
The recent European Security Conference in Moscow confirmed that Russia and NATO remain poles apart on ballistic missile defenses and conventional forces. But it's not all bad news, notes Richard Weitz. Both sides still see counterterrorism as an ideal way to promote deeper Russia-NATO cooperation. More on «Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues»
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12 Jun 2013
Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip
Publisher:
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
Will Armenia sign up to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union this coming November? Robert Coalson believes it will and that it marks yet another attempt by Yerevan to rebalance its ties with Russia. More on «Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip»
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11 Jun 2013
Venezuela: A House Divided
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
The death of Hugo Chávez has created a dangerous power vacuum in Venezuela. Today, we rely on the work done by three of our partners to identify the actual nature of this vacuum and some of the steps different actors might take to prevent further instability in a post-Chávez society. More on «Venezuela: A House Divided»
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11 Jun 2013
Afghans Nervous as Nawaz Sharif Returns
Publisher:
Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR)
Nawaz Sharif's third term as Pakistan's Prime Minister is likely to cast a dark shadow over Afghanistan's efforts to rebuild itself, or so write Hafizullah Gardesh and Mina Habbib. To many Afghans, his campaign promise to no longer support counterterrorism operations confirms that he is a 'long-term enemy. More on «Afghans Nervous as Nawaz Sharif Returns»
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10 Jun 2013
Italy's Political Crisis
Publisher:
International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Italy’s most recent elections left the impression that it is a politically divided and seemingly ungovernable country. That may seem like a familiar tale, argues Roberto Mastroianni, but the election results actually reflect a 20-year transformation in Italian politics and a new capacity to export instability. More on «Italy's Political Crisis»
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7 Jun 2013
Afghanistan on the Brink of Disaster
Publisher:
Diplomatic Courier (DC)
In Nasir Shansab’s view, Afghanistan is still the failed state it was prior to the 2001 US-led invasion. It’s high time, therefore, for the West to ‘come clean’ about its previous failings and take specific steps to not leave Afghanistan in its present condition. More on «Afghanistan on the Brink of Disaster»
