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"Society"
July 2013
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12 Jul 2013
The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland
Author: Roderick Parkes, Marta Stormowska
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This bulletin discusses the UK’s decision to opt-out from EU laws on criminal matters and the resulting challenges for Polish–British relations. More on «The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland»
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10 Jul 2013
India: A Destination Nightmare for Tourists?
Author: Rahul Advani
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper looks at the consequences of the increased reports of sexual assault and rape in India in 2013. More on «India: A Destination Nightmare for Tourists?»
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8 Jul 2013
Countering Left-Wing Extremism in India
Author: Bibhu Prasad Routray, Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
According to this paper, India lacks an effective strategy to deal with a rising tide of left-wing extremism within its borders. More on «Countering Left-Wing Extremism in India»
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3 Jul 2013
Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups
Author: Bruce ‘Ossie’ Oswald
Publisher:
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
All armed groups capture or detain individuals, but it remains unclear what legal obligations, if any, non-state groups have when dealing with detainees. More on «Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups»
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2 Jul 2013
Election Year in Bhutan: Litmus Test of Happiness?
Author: Siegfried O Wolf
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper contextualizes Bhutan's wobbly attempts at democratization. More on «Election Year in Bhutan: Litmus Test of Happiness?»
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Jul 2013
Illegal Immigration: A Multifaceted National Security Threat
Author: Ioannis Kolovos
Publisher:
Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS)
This paper traces Greece’s immigration policy over the last two decades, explores the reasons behind its complete failure, and clarifies the national security threats posed by the policy’s mismanagement. More on «Illegal Immigration: A Multifaceted National Security Threat»
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Jul 2013
Civic Organizations in Vietnam’s One-Party State: Supporters of Authoritarian Rule?
Author: Jörg Wischermann
Publisher:
German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This article examines authoritarian power and rule in Vietnam. More on «Civic Organizations in Vietnam’s One-Party State: Supporters of Authoritarian Rule?»
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Jul 2013
Migration, Urbanization and Political Power in Africa
Author: Clionadh Raleigh
Publisher:
Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This brief presents a general introduction to internal African mobility and assesses increasing urban risks. More on «Migration, Urbanization and Political Power in Africa»
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Jul 2013
Participation of Civil Society in the Colombian Peace Process
Author: Liliana Zambrano, Felipe Gómez Isa
Publisher:
Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report addresses the participation of civil society in the peace talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP). More on «Participation of Civil Society in the Colombian Peace Process»
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Jul 2013
The End of Impunity?
Author: Tuesday Reitano, Mark Shaw
Publisher:
Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper focuses on the weaknesses of Guinea-Bissau's criminal justice system, including the legal impunity routinely granted to criminals. More on «The End of Impunity?»
