Information on "Politics"
August 2012
-
2 Aug 2012
Misrepresenting the Syrian Revolution
Unlike other recent uprisings throughout the Middle East and North Africa, Leila Nachawati argues, the Syrian revolution has attracted no real allies. This circumstance is partially attributable to the narrative being presented by self-interested external powers. They have more to gain by portraying Syria’s violence as a fragmented quarrel among local interests instead of it being a mass rebellion against a repressive regime. More on «Misrepresenting the Syrian Revolution» -
1 Aug 2012
China Reveals its Hand on ASEAN in Phnom Penh
ASEAN's failure to issue a joint communiqué after its annual consultations prompted media criticisms that the organization was too chaotic and divided for its own good. CSIS's Ernest Bower, however, contends that China deliberately manipulated this particular outcome to serve its own regional interests. More on «China Reveals its Hand on ASEAN in Phnom Penh»
July 2012
-
27 Jul 2012
North Korea's Missing Man: The Post-Kim Jong-il Era Begins In Earnest
The sudden removal of a top party member and guardian of the Kim family legacy suggests that the leadership of North Korea is now in uncharted waters. Is Kim Jong-un becoming increasingly assertive or is there a new power behind the throne? More on «North Korea's Missing Man: The Post-Kim Jong-il Era Begins In Earnest» -
16 Jul 2012
Libya Has Successful Elections but Not Yet Democracy
The Arab Spring in Libya has given rise to modest pluralism, but full democracy may be more elusive, argues Karim Mezran of the Atlantic Council. More on «Libya Has Successful Elections but Not Yet Democracy» -
6 Jul 2012
Burma/Myanmar's By-Elections: Will Personalities Trump Institutions?
As Myanmar continues its international rehabilitation, the National League for Democracy must now transform itself from an excluded opposition movement to a credible domestic alternative. More on «Burma/Myanmar's By-Elections: Will Personalities Trump Institutions?» -
5 Jul 2012
Cambodia, Communes and ... Change?
Commune-level elections in Cambodia are a pretty good indicator of the outcome of national elections. Results are hardly ever surprising - but the opposition are now starting to fight back. More on «Cambodia, Communes and ... Change?» -
4 Jul 2012
Timor-Leste Beyond 2012: A Turning Point
As it enters into the second decade of self-rule, with a change of governing powers mid-year and with UN Peacekeepers gone by year-end, will Timor-Leste make it on its own? More on «Timor-Leste Beyond 2012: A Turning Point» -
3 Jul 2012
Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance
As part of its efforts to boost its presence within Southeast Asia, the United States has decided to reaffirm its military support for the Philippines. Yet this will not come at the price of heightening tensions with China. More on «Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance»
June 2012
-
28 Jun 2012
China's Leadership and the Likelihood of Change
China is preparing to usher in a new generation of leaders. Just don’t expect too much in the way of change, argues Axel Berkofsky. More on «China's Leadership and the Likelihood of Change» -
12 Jun 2012
The "Dark Side" of the Syrian Transition and its Potentially Dire Regional Consequences
Syria stands on the brink of a civil war that may destabilze the wider Middle East. More on «The "Dark Side" of the Syrian Transition and its Potentially Dire Regional Consequences»
