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"Politics"
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
Uzbekistan: A 'Dress Rehearsal' for a Succession Crisis?
Unconfirmed reports indicate that Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov suffered a severe heart attack on March 19. Writing for the Center for Eastern Studies, Marek Matusiak considers the likelihood of follow-on power struggles and uprisings, as well as possible political instability in Central Asia. More on «Uzbekistan: A 'Dress Rehearsal' for a Succession Crisis?»
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26 Apr 2013
The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives
The Maldives depends upon a healthy tourist industry for its economic survival. Yet, as the CTC’s Animesh Roul reveals, a dramatic rise in jihadist activities and the violence that accompanies them is placing the Islands’ economic wellbeing in jeopardy. More on «The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives»
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17 Apr 2013
Sunni Rivalries Threaten Iraq's Local Elections
Pre-election violence in Iraq has led to the deaths of 11 local candidates and the fragmentation of the Anbar Awakening movement. Ron Synovitz blames internal Sunni power struggles for the problem and worries that they will further destabilize an already unstable country. More on «Sunni Rivalries Threaten Iraq's Local Elections»
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12 Apr 2013
Egypt: An Addiction to Violence
Two years after the dramatic events in Tahrir Square, Egypt is sinking into political turmoil. Felix Imonti also detects a parallel and equally worrying trend – the formation of hardened street armies on both sides of the political divide. More on «Egypt: An Addiction to Violence»
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11 Apr 2013
River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh
Today, Ishak Mia outlines how climate change, landlessness and religious extremism have combined to destabilize the northern parts of Bangladesh. In particular, Islamist militants are exploiting environmental degradation to attract the support of the landless poor. More on «River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh»
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5 Apr 2013
Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?
CIGI's Bessma Momani believes that Libya has made real progress in its attempts to develop an open and democratic society. Many challenges remain, however. They include healing the Benghazi-Tripoli divide and assimilating the country's militias into the armed forces. More on «Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?»
March 2013
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22 Mar 2013
Private Military and Security Companies Agree to Increased International Oversight
Private military and security contractors recently added a new oversight mechanism to their international code of conduct. While the addition is a relatively small one, James Cockayne believes that it represents a genuine first step towards the international regulation of PMSCs. More on «Private Military and Security Companies Agree to Increased International Oversight»
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21 Mar 2013
NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal
The precarious security situation in Pakistan has prompted NATO to look to Uzbekistan as an alternative transportation route for its planned withdrawal from Afghanistan. Yet, as Sonia Rothwell reveals, many member-states remain uncomfortable working with a regime that has a poor human rights record. More on «NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal»
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18 Mar 2013
Post-Chavez US-Venezuelan Relations: Headed for a Thaw?
Hugo Chavez's death has left a huge political vacuum in Venezuela. Today, Geopolitical Monitor's Zachary Fillingham predicts the country's future political direction and the prospects for improved relations between Washington and Caracas. More on «Post-Chavez US-Venezuelan Relations: Headed for a Thaw? »
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14 Mar 2013
The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage
According to Casey L. Coombs, the United Nations Security Council has provided considerable support for Yemen’s political transition. However, a recent upsurge in political violence has exposed the limits of its influence over events in this fractured state. More on «The Security Council in Yemen: Strong Commitment, Limited Leverage»
