Information on "Defense" and "Africa"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector
Author: Utz Ebertz, Marie Müller
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Kimberley Process (KPCS) is a certification scheme designed not only to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds', but also to ensure that those who buy these diamonds are not indirectly financing rebellions against legitimate governments. More on «Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector»
May 2013
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3 May 2013
No-Fly Zones: Strategic, Operational, and Legal Considerations for Congress
Author: Jeremiah Gertler, Christopher M Blanchard, Catherine Dale, Jennifer K Elsea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
In conflicts in Kosovo, Iraq, and Libya, the United States has taken part in establishing and maintaining no-fly zones. More on «No-Fly Zones: Strategic, Operational, and Legal Considerations for Congress» -
May 2013
Fault Lines of the Revolution: Political Actors, Camps and Conflicts in the New Libya
Author: Wolfram Lacher
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This paper looks at the various political actors that have shaped events in post-revolutionary Libya. More on «Fault Lines of the Revolution: Political Actors, Camps and Conflicts in the New Libya» -
May 2013
The Maritime Dimension of the European Union’s and Germany’s Security and Defence Policy in the 21st Century
Author: Carlo Masala, Konstantinos Tsetsos
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This study focuses on the centres of gravity and goals of a future maritime security policy of Germany and the European Union (EU) for the 21st century. More on «The Maritime Dimension of the European Union’s and Germany’s Security and Defence Policy in the 21st Century»
March 2013
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7 Mar 2013
Priorities for African States Negotiating for an Arms Trade Treaty
Author: Gugu Dube
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This report emphasizes the positive effects a UN-sanctioned Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) will have on Africa. More on «Priorities for African States Negotiating for an Arms Trade Treaty» -
5 Mar 2013
EU CSDP in the Light of the Crisis in Mali
Author: Kacper Rekawek, Marcin Terlikowski
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
The launch of the European Union Training Mission Mali (EUTM Mali) aims at preparing Malian armed forces to autonomously safeguard the country’s territorial integrity. More on «EU CSDP in the Light of the Crisis in Mali» -
Mar 2013
Mali Unmasked: Resistance, Collusion, Collaboration
Author: Morten Bøås, Liv Elin Torheim
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report analyzes the causes of the crisis in Mali with an emphasis on Kidal, the area from which all Tuareg rebellions have been launched. More on «Mali Unmasked: Resistance, Collusion, Collaboration» -
Mar 2013
From Disfunctionality to Disaggregation and Back?
Author: Dario Cristiani, Riccardo Fabiani
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
This publication discusses the crisis in Mali and the EU's response. More on «From Disfunctionality to Disaggregation and Back?»
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
Egypt: Background and US Relations
Author: Jeremy M Sharp
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a brief overview of the key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on US foreign aid to Egypt. More on «Egypt: Background and US Relations» -
Feb 2013
Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme
Author: Jean-François Daguzan
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Cet article, à partir de l’apport théorique existant, essaye de réévaluer le rôle et la place des armées dans les processus politiques dans une période de transformation en profondeur du monde arabe. More on «Armées et société dans le monde arabe: entre révolte et conservatisme»
