Information on "Political Participation"
June 2013
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12 Jun 2013
Israel: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes US policy towards Israel, in light of the new Israeli government formed by Prime Minister Netanyahu in March 2013. More on «Israel: Background and US Relations» -
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
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» -
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» -
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» -
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» -
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
Kenya After the Elections
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This briefing examines the March 2013 presidential elections in Kenya. More on «Kenya After the Elections» -
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»
