Information on "Political Protests"
July 2013
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11 Jul 2013
Egypt: Democracy in the Balance
Author: Maha Azzam, Jane Kinninmont, Dina Wahba, Jonathan Rugman
Publisher: Chatham House
In this transcript, three experts present their views on the political situation in Egypt. More on «Egypt: Democracy in the Balance» -
5 Jul 2013
Bangladesh: Evolving Political Situation
Author: Imtiaz Ahmed
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Bangladesh is in a state of flux -- its economy is healthy and growing, but its democratic politics are increasingly polarized and violent. More on «Bangladesh: Evolving Political Situation» -
Jul 2013
Turkey at a Tipping Point: Why the EU Should Use Gezi to Rebalance Ankara’s Foreign Policy
Author: Pinar Elman
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
What is the impact of the Turkish population's recent protests in Istanbul and elsewhere, especially on Turkey’s relationship with the EU? Yes, Ankara’s economic and regional influence has made it more attractive to Brussels, but the Erdogan regime’s... More on «Turkey at a Tipping Point: Why the EU Should Use Gezi to Rebalance Ankara’s Foreign Policy» -
Jul 2013
Regional Dynamics in the Mediterranean and Prospects for Transatlantic Cooperation
Author: Silvia Colombo, Ibrahim Awad, Ahmed Farouk Ghoneim, Manfred Hafner, Leila Nachawati, Simone Tagliapietra
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) / German Marshall Fund of The United States (GMF)
What impact has the Arab uprisings had on the countries in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean? This publication grapples with this question by focusing on four affected areas -- 1) trade and investment, 2) regional migration, 3) energy cooperatio... More on «Regional Dynamics in the Mediterranean and Prospects for Transatlantic Cooperation»
June 2013
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27 Jun 2013
Gezi Park One Month On: What Lies Ahead?
Author: Amanda Paul, Demir Murat Seyrek
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This brief examines the impact that the 2013 Gezi Park protests have had on Turkey's domestic and foreign politics. More on «Gezi Park One Month On: What Lies Ahead?» -
24 Jun 2013
No “Turkish Spring” – But an End to the “Turkish Model”?
Author: Gerd Schönwälder
Publisher: German Development Institute
This Current Column discusses the Turkish government's recent reactions to the Gezi park protests. More on «No “Turkish Spring” – But an End to the “Turkish Model”?» -
14 Jun 2013
Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response
Author: Jeremy M Sharp, Christopher M Blanchard
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper discusses the situation of unrest, violence and humanitarian emergency after the rebellion in Syria in 2010. More on «Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response» -
4 Jun 2013
Turkey’s ‘Indignants’ Take to the Streets
Author: William Chislett
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary contextualizes the protests in Turkey in May and June 2013. More on «Turkey’s ‘Indignants’ Take to the Streets» -
Jun 2013
Las protestas en Turquía como síntoma
Author: Eduard Soler i Lecha
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
En este comentario, el autor discute las razones de las protestas en Turquía. More on «Las protestas en Turquía como síntoma» -
Jun 2013
The EU and the Palestinians: Anticipating the Third Intifada
Author: Romana Michelon
Publisher: FRIDE
This Brief discusses how the EU’s response to the Arab spring has largely failed to address countries where no regime change has occurred, particularly the Palestinian Territories. More on «The EU and the Palestinians: Anticipating the Third Intifada»
