Information on "Political Violence"
May 2013
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7 May 2013
What if Pakistan's 'Old Lion' Returns to Govern?
Author: Daniel Markey
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief examines the possible return of Nawaz Sharif to government in Pakistan after nearly a decade of exile. More on «What if Pakistan's 'Old Lion' Returns to Govern?»
April 2013
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22 Apr 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 in Syria after over a year of unrest and violence. More on «Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response» -
16 Apr 2013
AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel
Author: Fernando Reinares
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary examines the evolving role of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in political conflicts in North and West Africa. More on «AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel» -
Apr 2013
The Fighters of Lashkar‐e‐Taiba: Recruitment, Training, Deployment and Death
Author: Don Rassler, C Christine Fair, Anirban Ghosh, Arif Jamal, Nadia Shoeb
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This paper is an analysis of over 900 biographies of the deceased militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the group responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks. More on «The Fighters of Lashkar‐e‐Taiba: Recruitment, Training, Deployment and Death» -
Apr 2013
The Roles of Women in Terrorism, Conflict, and Violent Extremism
Author: Naureen Chowdhury Fink, Liat Shetret, Rafia Barakat
Publisher: Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation (CGCC)
This policy brief examines the challenges in integrating a gender dimension into counterterrorism policy and programming. More on «The Roles of Women in Terrorism, Conflict, and Violent Extremism»
March 2013
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26 Mar 2013
Tibetans in China: Making Sense of a Visit and Five Appointments
Author: Bijoy Das
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This paper analyzes two major actions undertaken by the Chinese authorities in the context of its domestic dispute with the Tibetans. More on «Tibetans in China: Making Sense of a Visit and Five Appointments» -
26 Mar 2013
Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria
Author: Gregory D Koblentz
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper addresses the danger represented by the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war. More on «Probing for Chemical Attacks in Syria» -
22 Mar 2013
Turkey: Outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) Chief Calls for Ceasefire in 'Historic' Move
Author: William Chislett
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary examines the progress in the relationship between Turkey and its Kurdish population. More on «Turkey: Outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) Chief Calls for Ceasefire in 'Historic' Move» -
19 Mar 2013
Iraq Ten Years On (1)
Author: Simon Collis
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a keynote address by Simon Collis, British Ambassador to Iraq, on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. More on «Iraq Ten Years On (1)» -
5 Mar 2013
Israel on the Verge of a Third Intifada?
Author: Shlomo Brom
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Against the backdrop of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, this brief addresses speculation whether Israel is on the verge of a third intifada. More on «Israel on the Verge of a Third Intifada?»
