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"Politics"
August 2013
July 2013
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31 Jul 2013
Political Warfare
The United States currently lacks the capabilities needed to win ‘hearts and minds’ in places such as the Middle East, or so argues Max Boot. Consequently, it’s time for Washington to redouble its efforts and call this requirement by its rightful name – political warfare. More on «Political Warfare»
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29 Jul 2013
Mugabe Likely to Win Elections, But Who Will Lead Zimbabwe Next?
While Robert Mugabe is expected to win this week’s presidential elections, his age raises questions about his successor. Today, Fiona Blyth looks at the possible contenders from across Zimbabwe’s political spectrum. And what does she conclude? Yes, a handover of power to yet another authoritarian figure. More on «Mugabe Likely to Win Elections, But Who Will Lead Zimbabwe Next? »
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26 Jul 2013
Start Thinking Now About Transitional Justice in a Post-Transition North Korea
Although the collapse of the DPRK could be years away, Oknam Yi and David Sungjae Hong believe it is time to start thinking about post-transition scenarios. Because transitional justice is particularly difficult to establish in a short time-frame, they argue that the time to prepare is indeed now. More on «Start Thinking Now About Transitional Justice in a Post-Transition North Korea»
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22 Jul 2013
US Rebalancing Asia, Not Containing China
Cooperation or conflict – which option will the US and China pursue as the 21st century unfolds? When it comes to this familiar question, Robert Manning has no doubt – by focusing on economic interdependence and their common vulnerabilities, the two countries can opt for mutual reassurance rather than distrust. More on «US Rebalancing Asia, Not Containing China»
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15 Jul 2013
As Son Takes Over in Qatar, Little Chance of New Policies
Last month, Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani announced that he would be abdicating his throne to his son. According to Linda Khatib, the country’s enduring strategic interests and the new Sheikh's domestic preoccupations mean that Doha’s foreign policy will not shift significantly. More on «As Son Takes Over in Qatar, Little Chance of New Policies »
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12 Jul 2013
Chad, Once Forgotten by the UN, is Back, Front and Center
The intervention in Mali and several other events have altered the political and strategic landscapes of the Sahel and Sahara regions. According to the IPI's Arthur Boutellis, these changes have now created an opportunity for Chad to emerge as a more powerful regional and international actor. More on «Chad, Once Forgotten by the UN, is Back, Front and Center»
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4 Jul 2013
Elections in Iran and Its Foreign Policy
With Hassan Rohani's victory in Iran's recent elections, there have been suggestions that this may herald the end of the country's confrontational foreign policy. Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi argues that any major changes in Iran's foreign policy rely on Rohani's ability to make good on his campaign rhetoric. More on «Elections in Iran and Its Foreign Policy»
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3 Jul 2013
Interview: Brazilian Political Expert Says Frustrated Middle Class Fueling Protests
For a country scheduled to host the World Cup and Olympics in quick succession, the recent unrest in Brazil could not have come at a worse time. In this RFE/RL interview, the Wilson Center's Paulo Sotero discusses the underlying social and economic factors that contributed to the protests. More on «Interview: Brazilian Political Expert Says Frustrated Middle Class Fueling Protests »
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1 Jul 2013
Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China
How might the US cope with China in an era of government austerity? Think grand strategically, says Samir Tata. Instead of fretting about how to cope with anti-access/area denial strategies in the Indian Ocean, Washington must first do something more substantial – i.e., boost its ties with India, Indonesia and Iran. More on «Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China»
