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May 2013

• 21 May 2013
  Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan
  Author: International Crisis Group
  Publisher: International Crisis Group
  This report looks at the US drone strikes in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  More on «Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan»
• May 2013
  Russland und der Europarat
  Author: Susan Stewart
  Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
  Angesichts der Verdichtung gesetzlicher Einschränkungen im Bereich der Bürger- und Freiheitsrechte in Russland drängt sich die Frage auf, inwiefern es von aussen möglich ist, auf die Achtung demokratischer und rechtsstaatlicher Prinzipien und auf die...  More on «Russland und der Europarat»
• May 2013
  The Council of Europe: Time for Reform
  Author: Matthias Bieri
  Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
  Is the Council of Europe a net positive or negative as an organization? Critics say that it is too disordered on matters of substance and that it copies too many of the activities of other international organizations.  More on «The Council of Europe: Time for Reform»

April 2013

• 30 Apr 2013
  The United Nations Human Rights Council
  Author: Luisa Blanchfield
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  On March 15, 2006, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution replacing the Commission on Human Rights with a new Human Rights Council, which was viewed as a key component of comprehensive UN reform.  More on «The United Nations Human Rights Council »
• 25 Apr 2013
  Child Well-being in Spain: The Impact of the Crisis
  Author: William Chislett
  Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  This commentary discusses child poverty in Spain, with particular reference to the "Child Well-Being in Rich Countries" study by UNICEF.  More on «Child Well-being in Spain: The Impact of the Crisis»
• 23 Apr 2013
  Turkey: Background and US Relations
  Author: Jim Zanotti
  Publisher: US Government
  This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama Administration.  More on «Turkey: Background and US Relations»
• 17 Apr 2013
  Cybersecurity
  Author: Edward C Liu, Gina Stevens, Kathleen Ann Ruane, Alissa M Dolan, Richard M Thompson II, Andrew Nolan
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  This report addresses some of the legal issues related to cyber security.  More on «Cybersecurity»
• 4 Apr 2013
  Super PACs in Federal Elections
  Author: R Sam Garrett
  Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  This report explores the super PACs (Political Action Committee) in the US: what they are, how they developed, and what they raised and spent in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles.  More on «Super PACs in Federal Elections»
• Apr 2013
  Jordan’s East Banker-Palestinian Schism
  Author: Lamis El Muhtaseb
  Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
  In this brief, the author examines the divisions between the East Bank Jordanians and Jordanians of Palestinian origin and how this schism has deepened following the events of the Jordanian Spring.  More on «Jordan’s East Banker-Palestinian Schism»
• Apr 2013
  Brazil and the EU: Partnering on Security and Human Rights?
  Author: Susanne Gratius, Giovanni Grevi
  Publisher: FRIDE
  This policy brief examines the bilateral relationship between the EU and Brazil – e.  More on «Brazil and the EU: Partnering on Security and Human Rights?»

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