Information on "Political Violence"
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August 2013
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1 Aug 2013
Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma
The newly elected Pakistani government remains at the forefront of efforts to negotiate with the Taliban. However, given its identity and ideology, Salma M Siddiqui warns that the risks of accommodation could be grave indeed. More on «Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma»
June 2013
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24 Jun 2013
Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control?
Evidence is gradually emerging that Bangladesh's security forces used extreme brutality to quell a recent anti-government protest in Dhaka. To Mahin Khan, the incident is a warning to the international community – it needs to pay closer attention to the deteriorating security situation in the country. More on «Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control? »
April 2013
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26 Apr 2013
The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives
The Maldives depends upon a healthy tourist industry for its economic survival. Yet, as the CTC’s Animesh Roul reveals, a dramatic rise in jihadist activities and the violence that accompanies them is placing the Islands’ economic wellbeing in jeopardy. More on «The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives» -
12 Apr 2013
Egypt: An Addiction to Violence
Two years after the dramatic events in Tahrir Square, Egypt is sinking into political turmoil. Felix Imonti also detects a parallel and equally worrying trend – the formation of hardened street armies on both sides of the political divide. More on «Egypt: An Addiction to Violence» -
11 Apr 2013
River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh
Today, Ishak Mia outlines how climate change, landlessness and religious extremism have combined to destabilize the northern parts of Bangladesh. In particular, Islamist militants are exploiting environmental degradation to attract the support of the landless poor. More on «River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh»
March 2013
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14 Mar 2013
The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage
According to Casey L. Coombs, the United Nations Security Council has provided considerable support for Yemen’s political transition. However, a recent upsurge in political violence has exposed the limits of its influence over events in this fractured state. More on «The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage» -
12 Mar 2013
Radical Islamists Seek To Exploit Frustration In Bosnia
Bosnia remains in the grip of economic stagnation, political stalemate, and regional ethnic isolation. RFE/RL's Robert Coalson and Maja Nikolic remind us that these problems could provide a fertile breeding ground for Islamist extremists. More on «Radical Islamists Seek To Exploit Frustration In Bosnia»
January 2013
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10 Jan 2013
Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces
Iraq's security forces have managed to maintain a degree of stability since American combat troops left the country, writes Alex Mackenzie. He reminds us, however, that Baghdad’s security problems are far from over. A growing sectarian divide and political unrest in Syria are just two of them. More on «Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces»
December 2012
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31 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians
Contrary to popular belief, deadly assaults and one-sided violence against civilians by governments or armed non-state actors are not on the rise, either in war or in peacetime. This portion of the 2012 HSR carefully defines this species of violence before exploring its role in various types of conflict. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians» -
20 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 5: State-Based Armed Conflict
Chapter 5 of the 2012 HSR explores the relationship between battle-related deaths and state-based armed conflicts. It concludes that while Africa has the highest number of conflicts in the world, the deadliest ones now occur in Central and South Asia. Greater military involvement is an unsurprising reason why. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 5: State-Based Armed Conflict»
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