Information on "Political Systems and Forms of Government"
May 2013
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16 May 2013
Venezuela: A House Divided
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This paper examines the Venezuelan presidential election that was forced by Hugo Chávez's death. More on «Venezuela: A House Divided» -
15 May 2013
The Role of New Political Parties in Angola
Author: Abel Chivukuvuku
Publisher: Chatham House
In this transcript, Abel Chivukuvuku, president of the Convergência Ampla de Salvação de Angola political alliance, offers his insights into opposition politics in Angola. More on «The Role of New Political Parties in Angola» -
13 May 2013
The Reincarnation of Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's Deepening Democracy
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Following Pakistan's elections, Nawaz Sharif is poised to become prime minister in June 2013. More on «The Reincarnation of Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's Deepening Democracy» -
9 May 2013
The Referendum Dilemma
Author: Gilead Sher
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Israel's 33rd government has formally committed itself to pursuing a peace agreement and political settlement with the Palestinians. More on «The Referendum Dilemma» -
3 May 2013
Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 50: Informal Relations in Everyday Life / Informal Economy
Author: Huseyn Aliyev, Rail Safiyev
Publisher: Resource Security Institute (RSI) / Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Heinrich Böll Foundation / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE)
This issue of the CAD examines the role of informal networks in the South Caucasus. More on «Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 50: Informal Relations in Everyday Life / Informal Economy » -
May 2013
The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa
Author: Jakkie Cilliers, Julia Schünemann
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper analyzes the potential for intrastate conflict in Africa up to 2050. More on «The Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa»
April 2013
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9 Apr 2013
Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest
Author: Joshua Kurlantzick
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this brief, the author argues that Myanmar's emergence from military rule has also spawned some of the worst ethnic and religious violence in decades and a fear of prolonged civil conflict. More on «Myanmar's Alarming Civil Unrest» -
2 Apr 2013
Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview
Author: L Paige Whitaker
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a legal overview of two key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) affecting congressional redistricting and selected accompanying Supreme Court case law. More on «Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview» -
Apr 2013
Levers for Change
Author: Aliaksandr Charniakovich
Publisher: FRIDE
This policy brief examines the relationship between the EU and civil society in neighboring countries to the east. More on «Levers for Change» -
Apr 2013
From EMU to DEMU
Author: Andreas Maurer
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
Given the EU’s legal and institutional structure, the European Parliament (EP) is in a weak position to fully participate in the governance of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). More on «From EMU to DEMU»
