Information on "Political Systems and Forms of Government"
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9 Jul 2013
The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa
In this audio presentation, Jakkie Cilliers, who is Executive Director of the ISS, gives his views on why, in spite of rapid economic growth and general improvements in human development, the risk of instability and conflict in Africa is likely to pe... More on «The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa »
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8 May 2013
A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay: Tibet
In this audio presentation, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, who is the Prime Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration, calls for Tibet to gain a form of autonomy much like Hong Kong's. More on «A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay: Tibet»
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25 Apr 2013
Realizing Democracy: Lessons from Poland
In this audio presentation, Harvard University's Grzegorz Ekiert and George Soroka argue that despite its having had to work from a very difficult starting point, Poland has restructured its political and economic systems in impressive ways. More on «Realizing Democracy: Lessons from Poland» -
23 Apr 2013
Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria
In this audio presentation, John Campbell, who is a Senior Fellow for African Policy Studies at CFR, elaborates on the political and economic transitions occurring in South Africa and Nigeria. More on «Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria» -
23 Apr 2013
Political Transitions in Africa
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four experts discuss some of the interrelated challenges facing Africa -- e. More on «Political Transitions in Africa» -
22 Apr 2013
Managing Transitions in the Middle East and North Africa
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, three experts discuss the multifaceted challenges and uncertainties now facing a transitioning Middle East and North Africa. More on «Managing Transitions in the Middle East and North Africa»
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12 Feb 2013
Afghanistan Post-2014
In this audio presentation, Fawzia Koofi, who is a member of the Afghan parliament, clarifies what we should expect for Afghanistan when foreign troops withdraw from the country in 2014. More on «Afghanistan Post-2014» -
7 Feb 2013
Islamists, Secularists, and the Future of Egypt
In this audio presentation, Abdul Mawgoud Dardery, who is a member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, discusses the political challenges facing Egypt today and the vision the Freedom and Justice Party has for the country's future. More on «Islamists, Secularists, and the Future of Egypt» -
6 Feb 2013
The Great Convergence: Asia, The West, and The Logic of One World
In this audio presentation, Kishore Mahbubani discusses the growing convergence between the East and West, which he attributes to rising and spreading prosperity, and to fewer interstate conflicts. More on «The Great Convergence: Asia, The West, and The Logic of One World»
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17 Jan 2013
Advancing a Liberal World Order: A Strategy for Aligning the World's Like-Minded and Capable Democracies
In this audio presentation, Ash Jain and David Gordon explore both the possibility and feasibility of an international league of democracies -- e. More on «Advancing a Liberal World Order: A Strategy for Aligning the World's Like-Minded and Capable Democracies»
