Information on "Political Systems and Forms of Government"
June 2013
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3 Jun 2013
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper evaluates the national stability in Iraq after the US withdrawal. More on «Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights»
May 2013
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28 May 2013
Chile: Political and Economic Conditions and US Relations
Author: Peter J Meyer
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The Obama Administration has sought to build on the US's traditionally close ties with Chile and to encourage Chile’s leadership in the Western Hemisphere. More on «Chile: Political and Economic Conditions and US Relations» -
28 May 2013
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
A priority of Obama Administration policy has been to reduce the perceived threat posed to a broad range of US interests by Iran, in particular by Iran’s advancing nuclear program. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses» -
24 May 2013
Ukraine: Current Issues and US Policy
Author: Steven Woehrel
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper focuses on Ukraine-US relations. The Obama Administration has focused on helping Ukraine rid itself of its supplies of highly enriched uranium, assisting Ukraine with the clean-up of the Chernobyl nuclear site, and diversifying Ukraine’s s... More on «Ukraine: Current Issues and US Policy» -
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»
