Information on "Politics"
June 2013
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24 Jun 2013
Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control?
Evidence is gradually emerging that Bangladesh's security forces used extreme brutality to quell a recent anti-government protest in Dhaka. To Mahin Khan, the incident is a warning to the international community – it needs to pay closer attention to the deteriorating security situation in the country. More on «Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control? » -
19 Jun 2013
Niger's Growing Jihadist Problem
Today, our partners at Stratfor warn that Jihadist activity is on the rise in Niger. They attribute this worrying trend to intensive counterterrorism operations across West Africa and to the Nigerien military's involvement in northern Mali. More on «Niger's Growing Jihadist Problem » -
18 Jun 2013
Morsi's Un-Revolutionary Foreign Policy
The international community braced itself for major changes in Egypt's foreign policy after the Muslim Brotherhood assumed power. The reality, writes Ahmed Morsy, is that the new government has made only minor adjustments to the policy and generally maintained Egypt's existing bilateral relationships. More on «Morsi's Un-Revolutionary Foreign Policy» -
12 Jun 2013
Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip
Will Armenia sign up to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union this coming November? Robert Coalson believes it will and that it marks yet another attempt by Yerevan to rebalance its ties with Russia. More on «Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip» -
10 Jun 2013
Italy's Political Crisis
Italy’s most recent elections left the impression that it is a politically divided and seemingly ungovernable country. That may seem like a familiar tale, argues Roberto Mastroianni, but the election results actually reflect a 20-year transformation in Italian politics and a new capacity to export instability. More on «Italy's Political Crisis» -
5 Jun 2013
Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance
IRIN reports that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) recently backed a candidate running in local elections. This and a host of other confidence-building measures that the MILF has recently performed seem to suggest that the rebels are opting for dialogue with Manila over the use of violence. More on «Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance»
May 2013
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31 May 2013
The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America
Relations between the US and Latin America have always experienced their ups and downs, writes Liza Torres Alvarado. She also believes that a number of shared security concerns – such as transnational crime and drug trafficking – may yet form the basis for an equitable and enduring regional partnership. More on «The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America » -
27 May 2013
Political Islam – From North Africa to Southeast Asia
The Arab Spring has indeed opened up new opportunities for political Islam in the Middle East and North Africa, but that has not translated into Islamic parties such as the Muslim Brotherhood significantly changing the structure of the state. Today, the CSS’ Lorenzo Vidino explains why. More on «Political Islam – From North Africa to Southeast Asia» -
10 May 2013
Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China
While Greenland once welcomed Chinese investment, particularly in its natural resources, Bhavna Singh believes Nuuk is now using growing domestic unease with foreign workers to realign its diplomatic relations with Beijing and other states. More on «Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China» -
7 May 2013
Balochistan: Pakistan's Next Headache?
Balochistan has struggled for independence from Pakistan for decades. Vikas Kumar believes iminent elections and the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan will provide Baloch nationalists with the boost they need to rejuvenate their cause. But what about China? Won't the nationalists then have to contend with its growing presence in their region. More on «Balochistan: Pakistan's Next Headache? »
