Information on
"Politics"
May 2013
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29 May 2013
Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
This report acknowledges that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is beset by financial and political problems, but it also asserts that it is not going to disband anytime soon. More on «Buying Time? Money, Guns and Politics in the West Bank»
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28 May 2013
Towards A European Global Strategy
Author: Björn Fägerst, Alessandro Marrone, Martín Ortega, Roderick Parkesen
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) /
Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) /
Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
The principal aims of the European Union are to promote its shared values, spread peace, and ensure the well-being of its members' populations. More on «Towards A European Global Strategy»
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28 May 2013
US Extended Deterrence Weakened?
Author: Łukasz Kulesa
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
With North Korea's recent intemperate behavior acting as a background, this paper examines both the credibility and the effectiveness of the US providing extended deterrence guarantees to its allies. More on «US Extended Deterrence Weakened? »
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28 May 2013
Unlocking South Africa’s Potential
Author: Mamphela Ramphele
Publisher:
Chatham House
This transcript discusses the economic, educational and governance issues facing South Africa in the post-Apartheid era. More on «Unlocking South Africa’s Potential»
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28 May 2013
Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
This brief discusses the emergence of vigilante militias as a 'third force' in Mexico's struggle against organized crime and gang-related violence. More on «Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico»
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24 May 2013
Desired Democracy in Distress: Breaking the GUINEA Political Impasse
Author: Alimou Diallo, Jean Millimouno
Publisher:
West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
This brief surveys the prospects for Guinea's democracy since the legislative elections in 2010. More on «Desired Democracy in Distress: Breaking the GUINEA Political Impasse»
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23 May 2013
Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation
Author: Amit Kumar
Publisher:
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Since 2008, Russia has undertaken comprehensive reforms in its defense and military sectors. More on «Russian Military Reforms: An Evaluation»
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22 May 2013
South Korea: National Security or National Pride Regarding Japan?
Author: Krista E Wiegand
Publisher:
East-West Center (EWC)
This brief highlights some of the security-related tensions that exist between South Korea and Japan, including the Dokdo/Takeshima islets dispute. More on «South Korea: National Security or National Pride Regarding Japan?»
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21 May 2013
Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election
Author: Max Boot
Publisher:
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In this testimony made to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, the author describes causes for optimism and pessimism regarding Afghanistan's prospects for stability and security after the 2014 NATO troop withdrawal. More on «Prospects for Afghanistan's 2014 Election»
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21 May 2013
Bangladesh’s Growth Enablers
Author: Ishraq Ahmed
Publisher:
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief argues that economic reforms undertaken since the 1990s have had a positive impact on Bangladesh's rate of economic growth. More on «Bangladesh’s Growth Enablers»
